Does the 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, the most recent reported on February 9, 2017 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (2 complaints), followed by structure (2).

How many 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 recalls

Seats

NHTSA campaign 17V082000 · reported February 9, 2017 · Mazda North American Operations · 173,859 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.
The risk: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.

Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA campaign 16V644000 · reported September 6, 2016 · Mazda North American Operations · 580,455 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
The risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Exterior lighting2
Structure2
Electrical system1
Steering1
Tires1
Wheels1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 29, 2018 · Electrical system · 65,000 miles
THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT HAS ACCUMULATED A LOT OF MOISTURE (1/2 CUP OR MORE) WHICH RESULTED IN THE HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY HAD THIS HAPPENED AT NIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGE ITS A COMMON PROBLEM, SAID IT WAS A SEAL PROBLEM THAT BURNED OUT THE BALLAST, BUT THAT…

Aug 21, 2017 · Structure
EXCESSIVE ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF MOISTURE/WATER GETTING IN HEADLIGHT (PASSENGERS SIDE) CAUSING HEADLIGHT NOT TO WORK. PROBLEM FIRST BEGAN 7/1/2016. WATER GETTING INTO HEADLIGHT AND EFFECTING THE AFS SENSOR ALSO. AFS SENSOR NOT WORKING NOW. AFS SENSOR QUIT WORKING ON OR ABOUT 6/1/2017. HEADLIGHT QUIT WORKING 2/1/2017. NON…

Aug 15, 2016 · Steering · 15,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MAZDA M3S. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE…

Mar 7, 2015 · Wheels · 61,222 miles
2011 MAZDA 3 REAR TIRE WEAR ISSUES: CAR HAS UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, (INSIDE EDGES) EVEN WHEN TIRES GET ROTATED, CAR IS ALSO ALIGNED CORRECTLY, NO FRONT END ISSUES. AFTER NORMAL DRIVING, THE TIRES GET A BAD FEATHERING WEAR ISSUE, CREATING UNEVEN (INSIDE EDGE) WEAR AND PREMATURE TIRE USAGE. THIS SHOULD BE REVIEWED AND…

Oct 24, 2014 · Structure · 20,000 miles
THE FRONT DASH SEPARATES AND THE MANUFACTURE WON'T STAND BY IT.

MAZDASPEED3 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2008	1	33	1	2
2009	1	4	0	0
2010	2	32	0	0
2011	2	5	0	0
2012	1	6	1	0
2013	1	3	1	0

Across all years, the 2007 MAZDASPEED3 has the most complaints (38). All Mazda MAZDASPEED3 years →

Questions

Does the 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, the most recent reported on February 9, 2017 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?: Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (2 complaints), followed by structure (2).
How many 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 29, 2018.