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