NHTSA Complaint #11659410 — 2012 MAZDA MAZDA3

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11659410
Vehicle	2012 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	May 2, 2025
Date Filed	May 7, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

The Seat Lifter on the driver's side seat frame broke, the metal has a clear stress fracture right near the bracket where the frame connects to the rail. This is the same part that was recalled in the 2010 and 2011 Models by Mazda in 2017. NHTSA Campaign No. 17V-082 It causes the driver side seat to change positions while driving creating hazardous conditions and does not appear structurally stable if involved in an accident potentially putting the driver's life at risk.

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