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2019 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 74
Latest campaign: Dec 19, 2019

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Forward collision avoidance	1	Dec 19, 2019	19V907000
Visibility	1	Jul 29, 2019	19V558000
Seats	1	Jul 5, 2019	19V514000
Engine	1	Jun 27, 2019	19V497000
Wheels	1	Jun 7, 2019	19V425000
Electrical system	1	May 14, 2019	19V363000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 19, 2019Latest campaign


Dec 19, 201919V907000	Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V907000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V907000 · Dec 19, 2019
Jul 29, 201919V558000	Visibility: glass, side/rear Rearward visibility will be reduced without the rearview mirror, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V558000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V558000 · Jul 29, 2019
Jul 5, 201919V514000	Seats: front assembly head restraint Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V514000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V514000 · Jul 5, 2019
Jun 27, 201919V497000	Engine An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V497000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V497000 · Jun 27, 2019
Jun 7, 201919V425000	Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V425000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V425000 · Jun 7, 2019
May 14, 201919V363000	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V363000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V363000 · May 14, 2019

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component74

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

74Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Unknown or other	15	20	1	1
Service brakes	15	20	1	1
Engine	11	15	1	0
Power train	11	15	0	0
Electrical system	11	15	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	9	12	1	0
Visibility/wiper	8	11	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	8	11	1	0
Air bags	6	8	0	0
Structure	5	7	0	0
Seat belts	3	4	0	0
Steering	3	4	1	0
Exterior lighting	2	3	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	3	1	0
Vehicle speed control	1	1	0	0

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Seat belts
“Driver’s side seat belt would not retract.”
Filed 08/10/2026 · ODI 11756042
Visibility/wiper
“The driver-side sun visor has suffered an internal mechanical failure where the internal plastic tension components have cracked under normal use.”
Filed 06/28/2026 · ODI 11747084
Air bags
“1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?”
Filed 01/18/2026 · ODI 11711782

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2019 Mazda Mazda3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3. The most recent, 19V907000 (reported December 19, 2019), concerns forward collision avoidance. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Mazda Mazda3?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 15 complaints out of 74 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Mazda Mazda3?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.

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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Seats: front assembly head restraint

Engine

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel