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2019 Mazda mazda3 Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2019 Mazda mazda3 has 6 recalls, 72 complaints.

6

Recalls

72

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

19V907000

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle w...

19V497000

ENGINE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain con...

19V514000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The seat cover material on both front seats may interfere with the...

19V558000

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles equipped with manual dimming mirrors. The adhesive between the inter...

19V363000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. Due to incorrect programing, the passenger air bag deactivation in...

19V425000

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The lug nuts on all four wheels may loosen, potentially resulting ...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2019 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD

Top Complaint Categories

AIR BAGS
5
POWER TRAIN
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
ENGINE
4
STRUCTURE
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
4
VISIBILITY/WIPER
4

Problems by Component

Other20Powertrain9Electrical8Brakes7Airbags5Engine5Visibility5Structure4Steering3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 5, 2025AIR BAGS1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request...
Oct 1, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERDriver side door handle failed. Cannot enter or exit through driver side door. If something were to ...
Jul 31, 2025SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCETo whom it may concern, I was on a back road late in the evening not far from home [XXX] and a sma...
Dec 23, 2024SEAT BELTSThe seat belt stopped retracting and no longer works, it was reported directly to the Mazda agency, ...
Dec 1, 2024AIR BAGSA few weeks ago the following error message popped up on my dashboard: “Airbag Malfunction. Have veh...
Oct 19, 2024ENGINEThis began on 10.19.24 and as of 11.03.24 is ongoing and not repaired. On 10/19/24, while I was at a...
Jun 5, 2024ENGINEI had an oil change back in April of 2024. I have been driving the last couple of days and after abo...
Mar 20, 2024POWER TRAINI noticed oil was leaking and my engine was steaming after driving. My mechanic found a crack in a c...
Feb 19, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMShown engine light on dashboard and Car was struggling to run while pressing the gas, took to the ma...
Jan 19, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe engine coolant system/electronic coolant control valve is known for failing on the N/A Skyactiv-...
Nov 10, 2023ENGINECracked cylinder head causing oil leak. Confirmed by Mazda Dealership. Vehicle has always had routin...
Nov 1, 2023ENGINECylinder head is leaking oil due to known defect by Mazda. The rocker arm rubs the cylinder and cau...
Sep 17, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe vehicle's battery has gone dead on several occasions since replacing the OEM battery. The OEM ba...
Jun 19, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2019 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost moti...
Apr 1, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEVehicle will over heat and then show warning messages that auto light system malfunction and engine ...
Mar 13, 2023SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFor the seat belt it does not retract back and there was no issue before. It suddenly stopped workin...
Jan 7, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2019 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the veh...
Dec 29, 2022STRUCTUREThe car has had a lot of issues. The inside driver side glass for the display dash fogged up and had...
Dec 24, 2022FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFaulty Fuel pump by factory
Nov 29, 2022FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCheck engine light appeared then I had a dead battery. I purchased a new one and the check engine li...