- Safety
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- not rated
- Recalls
- 6
- on record
- MPG
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- combined
Open recalls on record
6 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2019 Mazda Mazda3
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 6
- Owner complaints
- 73
- Complaints citing a crash
- 3
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
6 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
6 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 19V907000high
Forward collision avoidance · automatic emergency braking
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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.
- 19V497000high
Engine issue
ENGINE
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.
- 19V514000high
Safety restraint issue
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
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.
- 19V558000high
Visibility issue
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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.
- 19V363000high
Electrical issue
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
- 19V425000high
Tire/wheel issue
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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.
Consumer complaints
73 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 73
- Total
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE19
- BRAKES15
- OTHER8
- VISIBILITY7
- AIR BAGS6
Notable Issues
73 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 3 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Unknown
- Drive type
- Unknown
- Engine
- 0L 0-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Unknown
- Seats
- 0
Explore related
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Rearward visibility will be reduced without the rearview mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Recall
An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.