2019 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 open recalls for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 17, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Automatic Emergency Braking

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

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.
What to do:
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 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Dec 19, 2019.

Engine

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.
What to do:
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 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jun 27, 2019.

Front Assembly Head Restraint

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

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.
What to do:
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 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jul 5, 2019.

Visibility Glass, Side/Rear

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.
What to do:
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 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jul 29, 2019.

Electrical System Instrument Cluster/Panel

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.
What to do:
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 — quote this at the dealer.Reported May 14, 2019.

Wheels Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

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.
What to do:
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 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jun 7, 2019.

Owner complaints

74filed with NHTSA · 4 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2020
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Service Brakes
15
Electrical System
11
Engine
11
Power Train
11

3 involved a crash · 1 injury

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

See the complaints at NHTSA

Other Mazda Mazda3 years

Every year links to that vehicle's full recall page.

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Mazda Mazda3, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Mazda dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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