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Mazda Mazda3 2019 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls issued for the Mazda Mazda3 2019 and 74 complaints filed by owners. It has 45% more complaints than the average Mazda Mazda3 from 2016–2025 (51 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

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Recalls issued for the Mazda Mazda3 2019

Forward collision avoidance
NHTSA campaign 19V907000 · 2019-12-19

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 19V907000

Visibility (glass and mirrors)
NHTSA campaign 19V558000 · 2019-07-29

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 19V558000

Seats
NHTSA campaign 19V514000 · 2019-07-05

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 19V514000

Engine
NHTSA campaign 19V497000 · 2019-06-27

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 19V497000

Wheels
NHTSA campaign 19V425000 · 2019-06-07

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 19V425000

Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 19V363000 · 2019-05-14

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 19V363000

Complaints from other owners

74 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

3 with a crash · 1 injury

Most reported problems on the Mazda Mazda3 2019

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Mazda Mazda3 2019

Safety rating (NCAP)

NHTSA has no 5-Star rating published for this model and year (models before 2011 used a different system).

Mazda Mazda3 recalls by year

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Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Mazda Mazda3 2019 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls issued for the Mazda Mazda3 2019. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Mazda Mazda3 2019?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: brakes (15 of 74 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.

Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.

Last updated: October 22, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).