2019 Mazda Mazda3: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 6 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
73
Complaints
6
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
27.4
Severity index
Severity index 27.4 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 123 2019 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 ranks 90 of 123 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 27% of its model-year peers. See the full 2019 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | 20.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 20.5% |
| ENGINE | 11 | 15.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | 15.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 15.1% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 9 | 12.3% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 | 11.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 11.0% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 15 of 73 complaints (20.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
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. |
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.