2011 Mazda MAZDA3 Seats Problems

NHTSA component category: SEATS · data through 09/08/2026

20Seats complaints

15.2%Of all 132 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How seats ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS28 · 21.2%

SEATS20 · 15.2%

Unspecified / other18 · 13.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 11.4%

STEERING13 · 9.8%

Share of the 132 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 overview page.

What owners report

“The seat height adjustment lifter link has broken and my driver seat wobbles tilting up and down during normal operation. There is a recall for…”NHTSA complaint 11421476 — filed 06/19/2021

“My exact make and model and year was recalled in 2017 for a driver seat problem. My specific vehicle avoided recall because it was manufactured…”NHTSA complaint 11420995 — filed 06/15/2021

“THE DRIVER SEAT IS CAUSING SERVER LOWER BACK PAIN REGARDLESS OF THE POSITION OF THE SEAT. I TRIED ALL WAYS I COULD ADJUST THE SEAT…”NHTSA complaint 11402520 — filed 03/11/2021

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Seats complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 have seats problems?

Seats is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3: 20 of 132 complaints on file (15.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 have in total?

132 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's seats category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEATS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.