2019 Mazda 3 Review

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

Recall Number: 

19V907000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

4219L

Manufactured from: 

2018-09-25 to 2019-10-23

Number of vehicles affected: 

35390

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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

Recall Number: 

19V558000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

3919G

Manufactured from: 

2018-09-25 to 2019-06-20

Number of vehicles affected: 

22571

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

Rearward visibility will be reduced without the rearview mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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

Recall Number: 

19V514000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

3819F

Manufactured from: 

2019-01-15 to 2019-05-22

Number of vehicles affected: 

9430

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)

Recall Number: 

19V497000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

3719F

Manufactured from: 

2017-10-03 to 2019-04-23

Number of vehicles affected: 

262220

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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

Recall Number: 

19V425000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

3519F

Manufactured from: 

2018-09-25 to 2019-05-03

Number of vehicles affected: 

25003

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Seat belts:front:warning light/devices

Recall Number: 

19V363000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

3319E

Manufactured from: 

2018-09-25 to 2019-03-23

Number of vehicles affected: 

17016

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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.

Corrective Action: 

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.