2019 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls (6)

Every 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA 19V907000

  Dec 19, 2019Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

  Problem

  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.

  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.

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• Visibility · NHTSA 19V558000

  Jul 29, 2019Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear

  Problem

  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.

  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.

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• Wheels · NHTSA 19V425000

  Jul 6, 2019Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

  Problem

  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.

  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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• Engine · NHTSA 19V497000

  Jun 27, 2019Engine

  Problem

  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.

  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.

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• Electrical System · NHTSA 19V363000

  May 14, 2019Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

  Problem

  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.

  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.

  Full recall details for 19V363000 →

• Seats · NHTSA 19V514000

  May 7, 2019Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint

  Problem

  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.

  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.

  Full recall details for 19V514000 →

2019 Mazda MAZDA3 complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3, reporting 3 crashes, 1 injuries. Mazda has issued at least 827 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Service Brakes15
• Unknown Or Other15
• Forward Collision Avoidance12
• Power Train12
• Electrical System11
• Engine11

Service bulletins by component

• Electrical System (335)
• Equipment (240)
• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (127)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (117)
• Unknown Or Other (88)
• Structure (81)

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