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2019 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3. The most recent was reported on December 19, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MAZDA3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
19V907000December 19, 2019Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking
19V558000July 29, 2019Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear
19V514000July 5, 2019Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint
19V497000June 27, 2019Engine
19V425000June 7, 2019Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
19V363000May 14, 2019Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Engine (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1) · Power Train (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Seats (1) · Visibility (1) · Wheels (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V907000Manufacturer no. 4219L

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2019
Owner notification
February 14, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
35,390 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3
September 25, 2018 – October 23, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V907000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V558000Manufacturer no. 3919G

Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear

Report received by NHTSA
July 29, 2019
Owner notification
September 19, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
22,571 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3
September 25, 2018 – June 20, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V558000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V514000Manufacturer no. 3819F

Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint

Report received by NHTSA
July 5, 2019
Owner notification
August 20, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
9,430 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3
January 15, 2019 – May 22, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V514000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V497000Manufacturer no. 3719F

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2019
Owner notification
August 20, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
262,220 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3
September 25, 2018 – May 11, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Components: Engine; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V497000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V425000Manufacturer no. 3519F

Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Report received by NHTSA
June 7, 2019
Owner notification
July 9, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
25,003 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3
September 25, 2018 – May 3, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V425000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V363000Manufacturer no. 3319E

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
May 14, 2019
Owner notification
July 9, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
17,016 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3
September 25, 2018 – March 23, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Components: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V363000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 19, 2019.