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2019 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3, filed between May 14, 2019 and December 19, 2019. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.

Check my VIN for open recalls

Campaign	Filed	Part
19V907000	December 19, 2019	Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
19V558000	July 29, 2019	Visibility: glass, side/rear
19V514000	July 5, 2019	Seats: head restraint
19V497000	June 27, 2019	Engine
19V425000	June 7, 2019	Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
19V363000	May 14, 2019	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (19V907000)

Filed December 19, 2019

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.

The fix. 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 (19V558000)

Filed July 29, 2019

What is wrong. 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.

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

The fix. 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: head restraint (19V514000)

Filed July 5, 2019

What is wrong. 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.

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

The fix. 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.

Engine (19V497000)

Filed June 27, 2019

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

The fix. 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/studs (19V425000)

Filed June 7, 2019

What is wrong. 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.

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

The fix. 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.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (19V363000)

Filed May 14, 2019

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. 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.

The fix. 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.

Check that your car is on the list

Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2019 Mazda Mazda3 may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.

How to confirm the repair is free

Call any authorized Mazda dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.

If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Mazda may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Mazda customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.

Other model years of the Mazda3

More: all Mazda recalls, check-engine codes, car repair costs.

2019 Mazda Mazda3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.

Is a recall repair on a 2019 Mazda Mazda3 free?

Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Mazda dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.

How do I know if my 2019 Mazda Mazda3 was already fixed?

Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.