2019 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 19V907000 · Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations · Reported: 2019-12-19
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 19V558000 · Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations · Reported: 2019-07-29 · Visibility
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 19V514000 · Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations · Reported: 2019-07-05 · Seats/Restraints
ENGINE Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 19V497000 · Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations · Reported: 2019-06-27 · Engine/Fuel
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 19V425000 · Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations · Reported: 2019-06-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 19V363000 · Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations · Reported: 2019-05-14 · Electrical
Recall summary
This 2019 Mazda Mazda3 has 6 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING — 1 recall
- VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR — 1 recall
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT — 1 recall
- ENGINE — 1 recall
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS — 1 recall
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 6
Most recent recall reported: 2019-12-19.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 have open recalls?
Yes — there are 6 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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