Mazda 2019 Mazda3: Rearview mirror detachment risk
Mazda recalls 2019 Mazda3 vehicles with manual dimming mirrors due to risk of rearview mirror detachment causing reduced visibility and crash risk. Owners must contact Mazda for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Rearward visibility will be reduced without the rearview mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mazda is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles with manual dimming rearview mirrors because the mirror may detach from the housing, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free mirror replacement to prevent potential accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224182-mazda-2019-mazda3-rearview-mirror-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224182-mazda-2019-mazda3-rearview-mirror-detachment-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V558000
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“Mazda 2019 Mazda3: Rearview mirror detachment risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224182-mazda-2019-mazda3-rearview-mirror-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V558000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V558000).
Why it’s dangerous
The adhesive holding the interior rearview mirror to its housing may not bond properly, causing the mirror to detach. This reduces rear visibility, making it harder to see vehicles behind the car and increasing crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Mazda3 vehicles with manual dimming rearview mirrors are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face higher risk during rearward visibility tasks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Mazda3 has a manual dimming rearview mirror (not auto dimming). The recall started September 19, 2019, and affects vehicles with the specific mirror type.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Mazda
Call Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4 to schedule mirror replacement.
Get mirror replacement
Dealers will replace the interior rearview mirror assembly free of charge.
What NHTSA says 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 52 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V558000 (July 29, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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