Seats Problems of Mazda MAZDA3 - part 2

The link connecting the front left of the seat sheared off. It sounds exactly like the recall for the 2011 models.

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I was driving and the drivers seat snapped on the back right corner. Sort of popped and dropped down a bit. I can physically move the seat up and down with my hands. I believe it's the same problem as the 2010-2011 model recall.

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As I was entering my vehicle on a Saturday morning a metal piece under the seat snapped. The seat was no longer stable and I brought it to a Mazda dealer a couple of days later to inspect the issue. They provided me with the part number for the broken part in my vehicle. That part number, bbm4-88-h50a, is the same on all Mazda3s from 2010-2012. It is also the same part that was recalled on 2010-2011 Mazda3s but not the 2012 model. This part should absolutely be recalled on 2012 models since it is the same part and I am evidence that the part was still faulty on the 2012 models. I have attached 4 pieces of evidence that show proof of the inspection, the part that was broken, the fact that the part was the same from 2010-2012 models, and the NHTSA document showing the recall of that part. I am not a large person, ~145 lbs, and there is no reason a metal piece holding my seat in place should have snapped in two.

Left side of driver's seat height adjustment lifter link is broken. Drivers's seat rocks on the left side during braking, acceleration, and when stationary. This is distracting to the driver and could cause an accident. It could also lead to a more catastrophic failure.

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I've scheduled the recall repairs three times ,with three different Mazda dealerships, since June 2018, when my hatchback smashed against my head (pictures attached). Each time a day or two before the scheduled recall repairs each dealership had called and canceled the recall repairs with no availability on a reschedule date available. This is completely unacceptable. I attempted to reschedule the recall repairs today August 21,2019 , there is no dates available at any Mazda dealerships within 100 miles of my location for more than one year from now. So in my opinion this is Mazda completely failing to complete a timely repair on Mazda recalls.

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�takata recall� the driver seat is uneven and definitely difficult to drive like this.

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The seat is not secure to the frame or something, rocks like a rocking chair.

All seats separate from the base of the seat, meaning there is nothing holding the cushion that you sit on to the wire frame attached to the floor. The dealership informed me that the warranty solution after 7 attempts of fixing was to put zip ties through the nylon seat material and connect it to the base. This is not a solution to the problem since the thin nylon will just rip under pressure.

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Mazda recall I keep receiving recall notices from brookdale Mazda about the seat height adjustment lifter link. I have received at least 4-6 of them in the mail. When I call or use a chat line I am told that the service dept. Will call me back. Yea, right. I haven't received a call, e-mail or mailer (other than the ones telling me that there is a recall) where do I turn to now? Mazda doesn't seem to care!.

My 2010 Mazda 3 has a broken driver's seat adjustment. A recall was issued for this in 2017, but the Mazda shop claims my car is not covered and did not repair the car.

The headlights flicker when braking or in parked. Drivers seat wobbles/rocks/shifts while driving making it dangerous.

The driver seat of my 2013 Mazda3 rocks forward and backwards, noticeable under heavy acceleration or braking. This can also be replicated by placing my feet on the floor of the car while seated in the driver seat and leaning back, when I do this the seat rocks back around 1/4 of an inch. I am concerned about the safety of this seat in an accident. This problem was brought up with the dealer who said "seat bases may wear out" and quoted +$1,800 to replace the seat base. This problem is similar to a recognized problem on the 2010 to 2012 Mazda3 cars, the 2013 model is in the same generation of car and may be similarly affected.

I took my 2010 Mazda3 in for recall of seat link adjusters and to service my melting dashboard that causes an unsafe glare on the windshield while driving in sunny conditions. The dealership verified the recall and service in may 2017 and was informed that parts will need to be ordered. Was told that I would receive a call back in a week or two. After several repeated attempts at calling and emailing the dealership, I cannot reach the service department to check on the status of ordered parts. The time frame for the repair from the unsafe conditions of the driver's seat that moves while I shift, and the horrendous glare from the melting dashboard, is to slow for resolution. It has been 3 months since having my car inspected at rosenthal Mazda/gaithersburg Mazda at 625 north frederick avenue in gaithersburg, MD 20879. I have not received any response of communications informing me of the status of getting my car repaired or my rights as a consumer.

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v082000 (seats). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (antelope valley Mazda, 1015 suto mall drive, lancaster, CA 93534) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. While driving unknown speeds, the seat detached from the brackets. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v082000 (seats). The contact called a local dealer (diamond Mazda located at 10968 airline highway baton rouge, la 70816 225-295-3900) and was informed that they were no longer in business after several attempted phone calls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The swing arm that attaches the driver's seat to the left-side seat runner unexpectedly detached. Close inspection revealed that this was caused by a weld failure / metal fatigue at the point where the arm was welded to the rod that runs below the cushion. The seat is now unstable and rocks in an alarming way, both when accelerating and decelerating. Copied from an existing complaint for the 2010 model year because it is the exact same problem.

The seat adjuster on my 2010 sgt Mazda3 broke one day as I was getting in, and now the seat moves every time I brake or accelerate. I took this to the dealer and the technician confirmed that it is the exact same issue as NHTSA campaign number: 17v082000. However, because my specific VIN isn't captured, they wanted $1000 (after discount from corporate customer service) to fix it. I feel that given the dealer technician confirmed it is the exact same issue, the recall should be expanded to include my VIN and those similar.

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. The contact stated that the driver's seat detached from the frame. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (paretti Mazda located at 4000 veterans memorial blvd metairie, la 70002) who stated that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Driver side front seat wobbles-entire assembly needs to be replaced-dangerous if weld had broken while on freeway-why isn't this a safety recall-numerous other complaints for various model years even when new-are seats removed by l0-jack techs when installing lo-jack devices?.

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Recall part for seat lifter link has failed. The driver seat slants in the forward left direction and rocks/shifts excessively during shifting. Over 75 days have passed since my vehicle recall part was inspected by the dealership. They have stated the part is on back order. After approximately 60 days, I contacted the corporate warranty department for Mazda. They say that there is no way to expedite the process of replacing the failed part.

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17v082000 (seats) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact stated she received the recall notification over 2 months ago. The dealer ( five star Mazda 3068 riverside dr, macon GA, 31210) stated that the parts were unavailable for repair to call back in a few months, when the contact called back in July she was informed parts were still unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v082000 (seats); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that they were not aware when parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. Whenever the brake or accelerator pedals were depressed, the driver seat moved out of position and slid backwards into the rear driver side seat. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v082000 (seats) and 16v644000 (structure). The manufacturer advised the contact to call a dealer. The dealer scheduled an appointment and the manufacturer's notice indicated that a loaner vehicle would be provided; however, it was not available to the contact. The manufacturer was called again along with two additional dealers who were unable to provide reasonable accommodations. The contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

My driver's seat rocks back and forth as if a link or screw is missing. I took it to keffer Mazda in huntersville, nc for them to look at it along with my sticky dash board over two months ago. They replaced my dash but stated they didn't have the part for my seat. I was told they would get in touch with me about the seat. I have called three times since and they appear to be ignoring me. This rocking has been going on for about four months of less. Something just popped one day and the rocking happened.

Got in my car, started backing out of the driveway, heard a loud pop under the driver's seat, and noticed the front left part of the seat was pulling up from the frame by an inch or two. Upon closer inspection I noticed the weld that secures the seat to the frame broke. I am not a large guy (~170 lbs) nor am I rough with the seat. After a bit of searching, it seems this is a rather widespread issue with 2010 Mazda 3s and it obviously a safety concern.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v082000 (seats) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Westcott Mazda located 2800 national city, national city CA, 91950, tel: (619)474-1591, and made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirmed the remedy not yet available. Ah.

The contact owns a 2011 Mazda m3s. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v082000 (seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted several times. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the front driver's seat was unsteady while driving and the failure had been occurring since 2017. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mazda recall #: 0917b NHTSA recall #: 17v-082 while car was off/stationary, I sat in the driver's seat and heard a pop as the seat rocked backward. Looked under the seat and saw that two brackets had snapped. It now forces an unsafe driving position since the seat no longer stays in place. It leans backwards freely and is clearly unsafe for driving because there is no support whatsoever for the driver. It was parked in my driveway. I contacted Mazda factory service after having a local service center inspect the problem and they determined that it is not a part of the recall. I would like to know how this happens and how it is possible that it is unrelated to this recall.

The vehicle was stationary and was struck from behind at approximately 30mph. The ratcheting system that controls the recline of the drivers seat failed causing the seat to recline as a result of the impact.

The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 3. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v082000 (seats) was received in March of 2017. After contacting the dealer (santa maria Mazda in santa maria, California) and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while making a right at low speeds, the front driver side seat separated from the base. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. There were no injuries sustained due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 17v082000 (seats). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v082000 (seats); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (browning Mazda in cerritos, CA) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v082000 (seats ) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact sta 17e015000ted that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted 951-643-5151, and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Fe.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v-082000 (seats) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Fe.

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v082000 (seats); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (fairway Mazda of savannah (located at 10101 abercorn st, savannah, GA 31406; (855) 227-8634) was contacted, but there was no answer. The manufacturer was contacted at 949-727-1990 and placed the contact on hold for 20 minutes. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.