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2019 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

6 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3.

2019 Mazda Mazda3 recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

6 Open recalls
72 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING #19V907000 Reported 19/12/2019

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall ENGINE #19V497000 Reported 27/06/2019

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT #19V514000 Reported 05/07/2019

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR #19V558000 Reported 29/07/2019

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL #19V363000 Reported 14/05/2019

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS #19V425000 Reported 07/06/2019

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 72 NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10
POWER TRAIN 9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8
SERVICE BRAKES 7
AIR BAGS 5
ENGINE 5
STRUCTURE 4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 4

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 have?

6 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Mazda recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2019 Mazda Mazda3. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Mazda. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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