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2013 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3, filed between September 6, 2016 and September 6, 2016. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 16V644000 | September 6, 2016 | Structure: hatchback/liftgate |
Structure: hatchback/liftgate (16V644000)
Filed September 6, 2016
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. 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.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2013 Mazda Mazda3 may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Mazda dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Mazda may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Mazda customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Mazda3
- 2024 (3)
- 2021 (1)
- 2020 (2)
- 2019 (6)
- 2018 (4)
- 2017 (2)
- 2016 (6)
- 2015 (4)
- 2014 (4)
- 2012 (1)
- 2011 (2)
- 2010 (3)
- All years
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2013 Mazda Mazda3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Mazda Mazda3 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2013 Mazda Mazda3 free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Mazda dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2013 Mazda Mazda3 was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.