Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2019 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
NHTSA campaign 19V907000 · reported December 19, 2019 · Mazda North American Operations · 35,390 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Visibility: glass, side/rear
NHTSA campaign 19V558000 · reported July 29, 2019 · Mazda North American Operations · 22,571 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- Rearward visibility will be reduced without the rearview mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Seats: front assembly, head restraint
NHTSA campaign 19V514000 · reported July 5, 2019 · Mazda North American Operations · 9,430 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The 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.
Engine · Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)
NHTSA campaign 19V497000 · reported June 27, 2019 · Mazda North American Operations · 262,220 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
NHTSA campaign 19V425000 · reported June 7, 2019 · Mazda North American Operations · 25,003 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel · Seat belts: front, warning light/devices
NHTSA campaign 19V363000 · reported May 14, 2019 · Mazda North American Operations · 17,016 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Aug 10, 2026 · Seat belts
Driver’s side seat belt would not retract.
Jun 28, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
The driver-side sun visor has suffered an internal mechanical failure where the internal plastic tension components have cracked under normal use. As a direct result, the sun visor will not stay up and randomly drops down completely unprompted while the vehicle is in motion. This creates an immediate, sudden, and…
Jan 18, 2026 · Air bags
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The airbag system, specifically the curtain airbags and related airbag control components, malfunctioned by deploying spontaneously without any collision or impact. The vehicle and deployed airbags are still available…
Nov 26, 2025 · Unknown or other
Driver side door handle failed. Cannot enter or exit through driver side door. If something were to happen that we need to get out in an emergency situation we cannot exit through the driver side door. No damage occurred. Just stopped working
Aug 6, 2025 · Service brakes
To whom it may concern, I was on a back road late in the evening not far from home […] and a small deer ran into the road. I needed to brake to avoid hitting the deer. After breaking, a Brake System Malfunction warning message and i-ACTIVESENSE System Malfunction warning illuminated on my dashboard. I brought the car…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 10, 2026.