# Recalls that may apply to the 2013 Mazda Mazda3

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [16V644000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V644000.md), 2016-09-06: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE. 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. Built 2008\-11\-18 to 2013\-06\-08.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2016431](/recalls/tc/2016431.md), 2016-09-06: Structure. On certain vehicles, the anti\-corrosion treatment of the outer tube of the rear lift gate stay may be insufficient. Over time, the outer tube of the rear lift gate stay may corrode and break off, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace both rear door stays.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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