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2019 Mazda Mazda3: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

6Safety recalls
72Owner complaints
NHTSA overall
Quick answer

The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 has 6 open NHTSA safety recalls and 72 owner complaints on file. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 has 6 open safety recalls and 72 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Mazda3 had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Campaign 19V907000 · 19/12/2019

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.

RiskStopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
RemedyMazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the SBS software. In addition, vehicles with certain production dates will receive an instrument cluster software update or replacement and a replacement owner's manual. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4219L.
2

ENGINE

Campaign 19V497000 · 27/06/2019

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.

RiskAn unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
RemedyMazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.
3

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Campaign 19V514000 · 05/07/2019

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The seat cover material on both front seats may interfere with the head restraint lock release button, causing it to stick in the release position and not allow the head restraint to lock into place.

RiskLoose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
RemedyMazda will notify owners, and dealers will install spacers at the bottom of the lock release buttons on both front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3819F.
4

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Campaign 19V558000 · 29/07/2019

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles equipped with manual dimming mirrors. The adhesive between the interior rearview mirror and the housing may not be properly bonded, allowing the mirror to detach from the housing. Note: Vehicles equipped with auto dimming mirrors are not affected by this recall.

RiskRearward visibility will be reduced without the rearview mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyMazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the interior rearview mirror assembly, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3919G.
5

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Campaign 19V363000 · 14/05/2019

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. Due to incorrect programing, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may erroneously turn off although the passenger air bag is deactivated. In addition, the seat belt status indicators for both the front passenger seat and/or rear seats may erroneously turn off although the front passenger and/or rear seat belts are unfastened.

RiskIncorrect indicator warning lights may lead the driver and/or passengers to be unaware of deactivated air bags or unfastened seat belts, increasing the risk of injury.
RemedyMazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag/seat belt status indicator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3319E.
6

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Campaign 19V425000 · 07/06/2019

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The lug nuts on all four wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a wheel detaching from the vehicle.

RiskA wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
RemedyMazda will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the front and rear wheel lug nuts to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3519F.

What owners complain about

The systems 2019 Mazda Mazda3 owners report most often to federal regulators:

Unknown Or Other15
Service Brakes15
Engine11
Power Train11
Electrical System11
Forward Collision Avoidance9

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?

Yes. The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2019 Mazda Mazda3 owners report?

Owners have filed 72 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3, most often about the unknown or other, service brakes, engine.

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