Model year guide

2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.

2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 — representative photo
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2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Typical price$15,888

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 recalls 1

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate NHTSA Campaign #16V644000 · manufacturer #9916H · 06/09/2016

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 l…

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 9 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

What's a 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 worth?

Low
$13,000
Typical price
$15,888
High
$17,800

From 13 comparable 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 listings.

2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 trims & engines on record

Trims
Touring
Engines
2.3L

2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 vehicles on record

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2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

How much is a 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 worth?

Comparable 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 listings run roughly $13,000–$17,800, typically around $15,888 (from 13 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.