Mazda 2019 Mazda3: Incorrect Airbag/Seat Belt Warning Lights Risk
Mazda recalls 2019 Mazda3 vehicles with faulty airbag and seat belt warning lights that may not alert drivers to deactivated airbags or unfastened seat belts, increasing injury risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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 happened, in plain English
Mazda is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles because the passenger airbag and seat belt warning lights may not work properly. This could leave drivers unaware that airbags are deactivated or seat belts are not fastened, raising injury risk during collisions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224183-mazda-2019-mazda3-incorrect-airbag-seat-belt-warning-lights-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224183-mazda-2019-mazda3-incorrect-airbag-seat-belt-warning-lights-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V363000
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“Mazda 2019 Mazda3: Incorrect Airbag/Seat Belt Warning Lights Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224183-mazda-2019-mazda3-incorrect-airbag-seat-belt-warning-lights-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V363000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V363000).
Why it’s dangerous
The passenger airbag deactivation indicator light may turn off even when the airbag is deactivated. Similarly, seat belt status indicators may turn off even when seat belts are unfastened. This means drivers might not know if airbags are ready or seat belts are secured, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Mazda3 vehicles with incorrect airbag and seat belt warning lights are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if they are unaware of deactivated airbags or unfastened seat belts during a collision.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall affects 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The issue is caused by incorrect programming in the vehicle's electrical system, which may cause warning lights to turn off when they shouldn't.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Mazda Customer Service
Call 1-800-222-5500, Option 4 to get the replacement part.
Get Replacement Part
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag/seat belt status indicator assembly at no cost.
What NHTSA says 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 56 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 #19V363000 (May 14, 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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