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2019 Mazda Mazda3

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Recalls
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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

6 recalls
73 complaints

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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 normalized 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.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.

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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.

    Consequence

    Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Mazda 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.

    Full campaign record
  • 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.

    Consequence

    An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Mazda 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.

    Full campaign record
  • 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.

    Consequence

    Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy

    Mazda 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.

    Full campaign record
  • 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.

    Consequence

    Rearward visibility will be reduced without the rearview mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Mazda 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.

    Full campaign record
  • 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.

    Consequence

    Incorrect 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.

    Remedy

    Mazda 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.

    Full campaign record
  • 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.

    Consequence

    A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Mazda 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.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.

Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.

Fuel economy & emissions

The EPA holds no fuel-economy record for this model year.

The EPA does not publish a record for every model year.

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

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)19
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)15
miscellaneous issues8

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 19V907000

    Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 19V558000

    Rearward visibility will be reduced without the rearview mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 19V514000

    Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 19V497000

    An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 19V425000

    A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall

    Recall 19V363000

    Incorrect 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.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 19V907000

    Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 19V558000

    Rearward visibility will be reduced without the rearview mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 19V514000

    Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 19V497000

    An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 19V425000

    A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.