2019 Mazda CX-3: owner complaints and recalls

Analysis of 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.

26
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
15.4
Severity index

Severity index 15.4 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.

What actually fails

ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM934.6%
STEERING519.2%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER415.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM27.7%
VISIBILITY/WIPER27.7%
FUEL SYSTEM27.7%
GASOLINE27.7%
AIR BAGS13.8%

The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 9 of 26 complaints (34.6%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.

Complaints filed per year

2018: 12019: 22020: 32021: 12022: 62023: 72024: 52025: 11819202122232425
YearComplaints
20181
20192
20203
20211
20226
20237
20245
20251
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
21V87500012/11/2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
23V48700014/07/2023BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.