2019 Mazda Mazda3 problems and recalls
Owners have filed 74 complaints on the 2019 Mazda Mazda3, and NHTSA has issued 6 recalls. The most cited component is the Unknown Or Other (15 complaints).
74
Complaints
6
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
46.5
Severity index
Severity index 46.5 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 77 of 123 by severity index among 2019 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 37% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2019 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | 20.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 20.3% |
| ENGINE | 11 | 14.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | 14.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 14.9% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 9 | 12.2% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 | 10.8% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 10.8% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.5x those in 2020 to 2022 (17 against 36).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V907000 | 19/12/2019 | 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 while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle. |
| 19V497000 | 27/06/2019 | ENGINE | 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. |
| 19V514000 | 05/07/2019 | 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 head restraint lock release button, causing it to stick in the release position and not allow the head restraint to lock into pla |
| 19V558000 | 29/07/2019 | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 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 eq |
| 19V363000 | 14/05/2019 | 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 indicator light may erroneously turn off although the passenger air bag is deactivated. In addition, the seat belt status indicator |
| 19V425000 | 07/06/2019 | 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 in a wheel detaching from the vehicle. |
Other Mazda Mazda3 model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 13 years side by side.
- 2012sev 43.9
- 2013sev 61.3
- 2014sev 61.7
- 2015sev 77.3
- 2016sev 66.8
- 2017sev 50.8
- 2018sev 79.3
- 2020sev 46.2
- 2021sev 59.7
- 2022sev 65.3
- 2023sev 118.7
- 2024sev 68.7
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-13. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.