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2012 Mazda Mazda 3

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

7.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,356

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2016431 · manufacturer campaign 9916H

6 September 2016

Transport Canada lists: CX 3 2016 · CX 5 2013–2016 · Mazda 3 2010–2013 · Mazda 5 2012–2016 · and 1 more

What is wrong

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.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace both rear door stays.

183,808 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 89% of 133 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
175 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Mazda Mazda 3 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2012 Mazda Mazda 3. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Mazda Mazda 3 get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Mazda Mazda 3 at 7.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 175 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 8 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Mazda Mazda 3 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,356 in fuel, producing roughly 3,511 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.