CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (15 reports).
2019 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls
Automatic braking can falsely engage and stop car suddenly
Certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles may have a Smart Brake System that can falsely detect an obstacle while driving.
Rearview Mirror Can Detach From Housing, Reducing Visibility
On certain vehicles equipped with manual dimming interior mirrors, the adhesive bonding the rearview mirror to its housing may not be properly applied.
Front Head Restraints May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk
The seat cover material on both front seats can interfere with the head restraint lock release button.
Engine May Stall Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk
A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the engine to stall without warning.
Loose Lug Nuts Can Let a Wheel Come Off
Certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles may have lug nuts on all four wheels that loosen over time.
Warning lights may fail to show unbuckled seat belts or disabled passenger airbags
Certain vehicles have a programming error that can cause the passenger airbag off indicator light to turn off even when the passenger airbag is deactivated.
Most common 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 problems
Problem areas named in the 74 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Structure | 5 |
What owners report
Driverâs side seat belt would not retract.
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 dangerous visibility hazard by blocking my forward view of the road while driving.Mazda has formally recognized this specific engineering defect across 2019â2025 Mazda 3 vehicles in Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) MC-11016209-0001, explicitly stating that the internal stay components crack. However, because Mazda has only issued a TSB and not a safety recall, out-of-warranty owne
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 and can be inspected upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The spontaneous deployment of all four curtain airbags created an immediate safety hazard. Airbag deployment can cause injury, disorientation, or loss of control, especially if it occurs unexpectedly. Although the vehicle was stationary at the time, deployment without warning posed a
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
To whom it may concern, I was on a back road late in the evening not far from home [XXX] 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 to a Mazda dealership the next morning. The technician determined that the brake fluid level sensor became stuck, requiring replacement of the brake fluid reservoir and the brake fluid level sensor. What failed: The repairs include replacement of the Brake Fluid Reservoir and the Brake Fluid Level Sensor. This is the link to the dealer report [XXX] . No one other than the
2019 Mazda MAZDA3 questions
Does the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3: Automatic braking can falsely engage and stop car suddenly; Rearview Mirror Can Detach From Housing, Reducing Visibility; Front Head Restraints May Not Lock, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Engine May Stall Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk; Loose Lug Nuts Can Let a Wheel Come Off. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3?
Based on 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (15), Unknown Or Other (15), Power Train (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.