Does the 2011 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2011 Mazda Mazda3 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mazda dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 Mazda Mazda3?

132 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2011 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2011 Mazda Mazda3. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mazda been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

2011 Mazda Mazda3 recalls, newest first

February 9, 2017NHTSA 17V082000173,859 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 6, 2016NHTSA 16V644000580,455 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate

Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 132 complaints about the 2011 Mazda Mazda3 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 12
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 13
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Air bags28
Seats20
Unknown or other18
Electrical system15
Steering13

Other Mazda Mazda3 years

Other 2011 Mazda models

Most recalled 2011 vehicles

2011 Blue Bird All American (35 recalls)
2011 IC Bus CE (26 recalls)
2011 Spartan Gladiator (26 recalls)
2011 Freightliner Cascadia (23 recalls)
2011 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX (23 recalls)

All of 2011’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2011 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2011 Mazda Mazda3 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mazda dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 Mazda Mazda3?: 132 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.