2019 MAZDA CX-3

2 recalls, 38 complaints - 576 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

23V487000 Jul 14, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
Mazda 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.
Consequence
A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner let... Read more
236,100 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
21V875000 Nov 12, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Mazda 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.
Consequence
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
121,038 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Complaint Statistics

38 total complaints 3 crashes 3 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
STEERING4
ENGINE3
SERVICE BRAKES3
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
AIR BAGS Aug 10, 2026
Incident date: Aug 10, 2026
Ok so the front seat passenger side i put my phone it think there a person there and it dings constantly until I plug seatbelt it annoying I dont want to hear that all the time madza know about it they won't help unless there a recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 13, 2025
Incident date: Feb 26, 2025
Unknown. Battery goes into protection mode.
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING Dec 17, 2024
Incident date: Dec 17, 2024
We purchased our Honda in 2022. Within three months the lane departure system was failing. The wheel was jerky and at times difficult to correct. This occurred while staying in lane and not close to lines on the road. We took it in they identified the issue and replaced it. Within nine months it fai... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Oct 28, 2024
Incident date: Oct 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that he drove the vehicle the previous day, but the next day the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was powered by a battery. There was an abnormal odor of coolant in the vehicle. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated on the in... Read more
ENGINE Oct 28, 2024
Incident date: Oct 1, 2024
Since I bought it at the dealership the car hesitates to start, I took it several times and they couldn't find the fault, they said it could be a problem with the battery so I changed it and it kept doing the same thing. thing, they told me what the tank was. of gasoline I took it to a Nhtsa office ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 29, 2024
Incident date: Jul 29, 2024
The contact's boyfriend owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbo needed to be replaced. The v... Read more
STEERING Apr 19, 2024
Incident date: Apr 12, 2024
I feel the steering wheel sticky after the car start moving about a short distance like a mile. It happens at all speeds. I started noticing the problem about 3 or 4 months after I bought the car. The problem occasionally went away but happens most of the time. The steering wheel doesn't move smooth... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 16, 2024
Incident date: Apr 16, 2024
The Uconnect system in my vehicle has been delaminating and has been causing several issues in my vehicle where the Blindspot detectors are not working properly and the back up camera is not working properly to notify me and alert me with whistles and chimes if a vehicle is driving behind me while I... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 17, 2023
Incident date: Dec 7, 2023
the transmission on my 2018 ford 150 is slipping and shifting so rough that i am somewhat afraid to drive it in traffic . this is the third time its in the shop for the same problem.. Sometimes it shifts so hard the transmission makes a clunking sound and jerks our necks. Ford seems unable to fix... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING Dec 17, 2023
Incident date: Dec 7, 2023
hyundai palisade sel 2020 frequently stops the speedometer ,rpm meter,fuel gauge ,lane departure. This may be due to defection instrument cluster,a recall should be immediately made as it might cause accident as speed of a vehicle cannot be knowing and also the lane departure is never turned on when... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER Dec 17, 2023
Incident date: Dec 7, 2023
hyundai palisade sel 2020 frequently stops the speedometer ,rpm meter,fuel gauge ,lane departure. This may be due to defection instrument cluster,a recall should be immediately made as it might cause accident as speed of a vehicle cannot be knowing and also the lane departure is never turned on when... Read more
SEAT BELTS Nov 10, 2023
Incident date: Nov 9, 2023
The lights spontaneously turned off while driving on a cloudy night on an unlit section of interstate. While slowing the car down, it went onto gravel, semi-circled around and flipped over onto the lower median. No air bag deployed. No protection from shoulder seat belt. Head hit steering wheel,... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE Sep 22, 2023
Incident date: Sep 10, 2023
Oil pump failure causing power loss and damage to engine and transmission, causing both to need to be replaced.
STEERING Mar 25, 2023
Incident date: Oct 1, 2022
The steering stiffens up (once the engine warms up) while driving and gives unnecessary resistance on initial attempt to turn the steering wheel in any direction (especially at highway speeds). It becomes very tedious on a long drive. I took the car to a dealership and they made a few changes to the... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Mar 22, 2023
Incident date: Oct 31, 2022
Melted headlight connector.Have replace headlight connector and headlight bulb several times. Using the manufacturers recommend bulb. 9005LN. On 3/21/23 it overheated again an cause a electrical fire behind the headlight assembly. It is fleet police car and I have several cars that have the headlig... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 19, 2023
Incident date: Dec 20, 2022
Car speed up on it on, and would not stop ,tried to push brake pad car still didn't stop car cash into another car air bag catch on fire shot some kind of metal piece in my leg and put a hole in my leg and metal pieces hit my face and burn it had to go to hospital with injuries due to this
Crash Fire 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 19, 2023
Incident date: Dec 20, 2022
Car speed up on it on, and would not stop ,tried to push brake pad car still didn't stop car cash into another car air bag catch on fire shot some kind of metal piece in my leg and put a hole in my leg and metal pieces hit my face and burn it had to go to hospital with injuries due to this
Crash Fire 1 injured
STEERING Feb 22, 2023
Incident date: Jan 7, 2023
Electric power steering stopped working while parked at a stop light. No previous indication that it was going to go out. No dash indicators. Had to drive home with no power steering with my family in the vehicle. No accident caused. Took the vehicle to a dealer where they informed we needed a new p... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 22, 2023
Incident date: Jan 7, 2023
my car experiences intermittent acceleration when applying the breaks. It lunges forward for some reason. It has also not stopped when hitting the breaks hard but lunges as well. I am using the last date that this happened.
VISIBILITY/WIPER Dec 28, 2022
Incident date: Nov 2, 2022
In early November 2022, a stress crack appeared on the left side of the front windshield. The crack was about 20 inches long, about halfway down the windshield, and impaired my view of the road. I took it to the dealership (Jeff Haas Mazda at 16711 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas) for inspection and th... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 10, 2022
Incident date: Nov 10, 2021
I was told I have a recall on my fuel pump it can die at any time! Then they tell you they have no solution for fixing it so you're taking your life in your own hands going out of town having a car break down on you! How is that right I buy a new car thinking I can drive it safely and now I'm afraid... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jun 6, 2022
Incident date: Jan 15, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX3. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had be... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jan 24, 2022
Incident date: Jan 17, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 17, 2022
Incident date: Jan 17, 2022
Rough starting, stalling while going to switch gears, hesitating when pressing gas.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 17, 2022
Incident date: Jan 17, 2022
Rough starting, stalling while going to switch gears, hesitating when pressing gas.
SEATS Jan 16, 2022
Incident date: Jan 16, 2022
Steering Issue: Vehicle from purchase date had stiff steering. Figured this was just a new vehicle and it would get loose as it ages. As of one year later and 14K miles it has gotten worse. Especially at highway speeds the wheel gets "stuck" and breaking it free causes me to oversteer/overcompensate... Read more
STEERING Jan 16, 2022
Incident date: Jan 16, 2022
Steering Issue: Vehicle from purchase date had stiff steering. Figured this was just a new vehicle and it would get loose as it ages. As of one year later and 14K miles it has gotten worse. Especially at highway speeds the wheel gets "stuck" and breaking it free causes me to oversteer/overcompensate... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER Aug 23, 2021
Incident date: Mar 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX3. The contact stated while turning off the vehicle, the engine did shut-off however, the interior electrical components of the vehicle such as the radio and the doors would not automatically lock intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who insp... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 23, 2021
Incident date: Mar 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX3. The contact stated while turning off the vehicle, the engine did shut-off however, the interior electrical components of the vehicle such as the radio and the doors would not automatically lock intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who insp... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 18, 2020
Incident date: Jul 4, 2020
BATTERY HAS DIED TWICE FOR NO REASON. LOCKS NEED TO BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY. I HAVE TO TURN ON CAR TO OPEN OTHER DOORS.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jul 18, 2020
Incident date: Jul 4, 2020
BATTERY HAS DIED TWICE FOR NO REASON. LOCKS NEED TO BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY. I HAVE TO TURN ON CAR TO OPEN OTHER DOORS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Mar 4, 2020
Incident date: Mar 4, 2020
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENTIRE DASH LIGHTS GO DARK. THIS IS THE THIRD EPISODE I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE BEFORE WITH SAME COMPLAINT. I CONTACTED MAZDA IN DECEMBER 2018 & WAS GIVEN REFERENCE NUMBER OF 1-1911536225. INCIDENT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY WHEN DRIVING UNDER ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 4, 2020
Incident date: Mar 4, 2020
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENTIRE DASH LIGHTS GO DARK. THIS IS THE THIRD EPISODE I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE BEFORE WITH SAME COMPLAINT. I CONTACTED MAZDA IN DECEMBER 2018 & WAS GIVEN REFERENCE NUMBER OF 1-1911536225. INCIDENT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY WHEN DRIVING UNDER ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 3, 2020
Incident date: Mar 2, 2020
I PURCHASED MY 2019 CX 3 NOVEMBER 2018. APRIL 17 2019 WITH 1840 MILES I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY. I WAS TOLD I DIDN'T DRIVE THE CARE ENOUGH! I DRIVE MY CAR EVERY DAY BUT IT IS LOCAL DRIVING. FEBRUARY 25 2020 MY CAR WAS SERVICED AT 5000 MILES INCLUDING OIL CHANGE AND ENGINE CHECK. PAPERWORK SHOWED B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 16, 2019
Incident date: Jun 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2019 MAZDA CX-3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND BRAKES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SMITH CAIRNS FORD LINCOLN (900 CENTRAL PARK AVE, YONKERS, NY 10704, (914) 37... Read more
ENGINE Jul 9, 2019
Incident date: Jun 26, 2019
KEY FOB DISCONNECTS WHILE DRIVING. LOCK/UNLOCK DOES NOT WORK. CAR DOES NOT START WHEN KEYFOB IS IN VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES NOW, THE DEALERSHIP HAS CHANGED MY KEYFOBS, FLASHED THE MEMORY, AND REPLACED THE BATTERIES. I'VE SPOKEN TO CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD "SOMETIMES KEY ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 9, 2019
Incident date: Jun 26, 2019
KEY FOB DISCONNECTS WHILE DRIVING. LOCK/UNLOCK DOES NOT WORK. CAR DOES NOT START WHEN KEYFOB IS IN VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES NOW, THE DEALERSHIP HAS CHANGED MY KEYFOBS, FLASHED THE MEMORY, AND REPLACED THE BATTERIES. I'VE SPOKEN TO CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD "SOMETIMES KEY ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Oct 25, 2018
Incident date: Sep 16, 2018
FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM TOP OF CAR NOTHING HIT IT LOOKS LIKE STRESS CRACK. MAZDA SAYS NO AND NO PROBLEMS WITH THERE WINDOWS. 5 WEEKS LATER AND NO ONE CAN GET ME WINDSHIELD BECAUSE 400 BACKORDERD AND MAZDA HAS HOLD ON THEM.SO I HAVE A BROKEN WINDOW ON A NEW CAR THAT I CANNOT GET FIXED LUCKY SOM... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2019 MAZDA CX-3

2019 Mazda CX-3 SUV AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 13.6%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningOptional
Lane Departure WarningOptional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 MAZDA CX-3

576 manufacturer communications from 332 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT114
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM96
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING53
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY34
100000 POWER TRAIN30
200000 WHEELS17
010000 STEERING17
130000 VISIBILITY15
SA-027-24 Apr 26, 2024
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display. Peeling, spider cracks and white dots.
SA-027-24 Apr 26, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display. Peeling, spider cracks and white dots.
07-003-24 Apr 22, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature on the instrument cluster is displayed more than 50 A?F (10 A?C) lower than the actual temperature, resulting in insufficient performance of the air conditioning. This is caused by in
07-003-24 Apr 22, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature on the instrument cluster is displayed more than 50 A?F (10 A?C) lower than the actual temperature, resulting in insufficient performance of the air conditioning. This is caused by in
SA-022-24 Apr 10, 2024
200000 WHEELS
Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under
SA-016-24 Mar 8, 2024
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur,
PF-24-03 Mar 6, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Due to limitations, certain vehicles from 2016 to current models might display an inaccurate transmission part number in the Global Electronic Parts Catalog (GEPC). To provide support in such cases, a temporary lookup guide has been develop
SA-011-24 Feb 12, 2024
200000 WHEELS
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu
SA-011-24 Feb 12, 2024
190000 TIRES
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu
SA-011-24 Feb 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu
SA-011-24 Feb 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu
SA-011-24 Feb 12, 2024
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu
SA-011-24 Feb 12, 2024
010000 STEERING
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu
SA-008-24 Feb 6, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
SA-008-24 Feb 6, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
01-005-23a Dec 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some customers may experience the check engine light ON with DTC P0126:00 (Thermostat stuck open) and one or more of the following symptoms: The engine takes longer to warm up The engine temperature gauge fluctuates The low coolant tempe
SA-081-23 Dec 5, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
There is a concern that some water pumps are being replaced that are not faulty, due to signs of a very small coolant leak from the bleed hole. This Service Alert is to inform you about the water pump sealing mechanism and the criteria if r
09-003-23b Dec 1, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). The film of the center display may be peeled off. White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The occurren
01-007-23a Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test
01-007-23a Nov 7, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test
SA-032-23a Oct 11, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarke
SA-032-23a Oct 11, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarke
SA-032-23a Oct 11, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarke
09-032-23 Sep 22, 2023
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
SERVICE BULLETIN 09-031/20 ISSUED ON 09/21/20 IS NO LONGER VALID. IT IS SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 6023G (??A?A?2014-2018 MAZDA3 AND 2016-2021 CX-3 - REARVIEW IMAGE MAY NOT DISPLAY PROPERLY??A?A?).
09-032-23 Sep 22, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SERVICE BULLETIN 09-031/20 ISSUED ON 09/21/20 IS NO LONGER VALID. IT IS SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 6023G (??A?A?2014-2018 MAZDA3 AND 2016-2021 CX-3 - REARVIEW IMAGE MAY NOT DISPLAY PROPERLY??A?A?).
SA-003-23a Sep 15, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur
SA-039-23a Sep 13, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
SA-039-23a Sep 13, 2023
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
SA-050-23 Aug 28, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Some customers may complain about scratches on the instrument cluster lens.
09-031-20b Jul 27, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some vehicles may exhibit a distorted image or no image from the rear mount camera when shifted into reverse. Due to friction, the coating of camera socket terminals may wear out, creating high electrical resistance. NOTE: The icons and the
09-031-20b Jul 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Some vehicles may exhibit a distorted image or no image from the rear mount camera when shifted into reverse. Due to friction, the coating of camera socket terminals may wear out, creating high electrical resistance. NOTE: The icons and the
00-001-23 Jul 19, 2023
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
In support of the new Mazda MX-5 and CX-3, Mazda will make available for loan on an ??A?A?as-needed??A?A? basis, a Special Service Tool (SST) to allow for the radar aiming of the blind spot monitoring (BSM) system. The BSM radar aiming is p
00-001-23 Jul 19, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
In support of the new Mazda MX-5 and CX-3, Mazda will make available for loan on an ??A?A?as-needed??A?A? basis, a Special Service Tool (SST) to allow for the radar aiming of the blind spot monitoring (BSM) system. The BSM radar aiming is p
00-001-23 Jul 19, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In support of the new Mazda MX-5 and CX-3, Mazda will make available for loan on an ??A?A?as-needed??A?A? basis, a Special Service Tool (SST) to allow for the radar aiming of the blind spot monitoring (BSM) system. The BSM radar aiming is p
09-031/20a Jul 19, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Be advised that TSB "09-031/20 - REAR MOUNT CAMERA IMAGE NOT CLEAR/NO IMAGE ON SCREEN" is no longer valid and has been superseded by "RECALL 6023G - 2014-2018 MAZDA3 AND 2016-2019 CX-3 - REARVIEW IMAGE MAY NOT DISPLAY PROPERLY". Use the lin
09-031/20a Jul 19, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Be advised that TSB "09-031/20 - REAR MOUNT CAMERA IMAGE NOT CLEAR/NO IMAGE ON SCREEN" is no longer valid and has been superseded by "RECALL 6023G - 2014-2018 MAZDA3 AND 2016-2019 CX-3 - REARVIEW IMAGE MAY NOT DISPLAY PROPERLY". Use the lin
SA-039-23 Jul 6, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
09-025-23 Jun 23, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Some customers may complain that the frequency of replenishing the window washer liquid is higher than expected, or they may complain of leakage at or around the washer motor (1). This is caused by a crack that may occur at the joint sectio
SA-036-23 Jun 5, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Interior parts made of resin have antistatic coating to prevent dust from sticking on the surfaces, and depending on the conditions of use, the antistatic components may crystallize slightly, giving an appearance of white stains on the surf
SA-036-23 Jun 5, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Interior parts made of resin have antistatic coating to prevent dust from sticking on the surfaces, and depending on the conditions of use, the antistatic components may crystallize slightly, giving an appearance of white stains on the surf
01-008-23 Jun 5, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some vehicles may exhibit oil leakage from the drive belt auto tensioner and rattling noises from the engine compartment. This may be caused by insufficient sealing at the drive belt auto tensioner damper when the auto tensioner fully opera
SA-035-23 Jun 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some customers may complain of a lack of power under heavy load without any warning lights or DTCs. This concern may be due to a loose or detached hood weatherstrip, which can cause a blockage or restriction in the air intake system.
SA-033-23 May 24, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
SA-032-23 May 24, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarke
SA-032-23 May 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarke
SA-031-23 May 17, 2023
200000 WHEELS
Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under
05-002-23 May 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light ON with one or more of these DTCs stored in the TCM memory (P0842, P0847, P0872, P0877, P0780, P1738).
05-002-23 May 17, 2023
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light ON with one or more of these DTCs stored in the TCM memory (P0842, P0847, P0872, P0877, P0780, P1738).
01-007-23 May 9, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test
01-007-23 May 9, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test
06-002-23 May 3, 2023
010000 STEERING
Some vehicles may exhibit a light resistance and/or an unusual noise when turning the steering wheel in either direction. This concern may be caused by insufficient lubrication between the worm wheel gear and worm shaft. To eliminate this
06-001-23a Apr 3, 2023
010000 STEERING
Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the steering wheel surface.
SA-007-23b Mar 27, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The rear differential case could develop a crack in the case, as shown below. NOTE: This could affect new vehicles just delivered to the dealer as well as customer vehicles. This concern is caused when the sliding bearing (1) in the couplin
SA-016-23 Mar 21, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method. B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method
SA-012-23 Mar 1, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
SA-012-23 Mar 1, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
09-016-23 Feb 28, 2023
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer replacement procedure
09-016-23 Feb 28, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Speedometer replacement procedure
08-002-23 Feb 28, 2023
143110 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:STATUS INDICATOR LAMP/LIGHT
Some customers may experience the airbag warning light ON with DTC B00A0:09 stored in the SAS control module memory when the battery voltage is low. DTC B00A0:09 (Occupant classification sensor internal signal output unstable). This concern
08-002-23 Feb 28, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
Some customers may experience the airbag warning light ON with DTC B00A0:09 stored in the SAS control module memory when the battery voltage is low. DTC B00A0:09 (Occupant classification sensor internal signal output unstable). This concern
08-002-23 Feb 28, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Some customers may experience the airbag warning light ON with DTC B00A0:09 stored in the SAS control module memory when the battery voltage is low. DTC B00A0:09 (Occupant classification sensor internal signal output unstable). This concern
01-005-23 Feb 16, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some customers may experience the check engine light ON with DTC P0126:00 (Thermostat stuck open) and one or more of the following symptoms: The engine takes longer to warm up. The engine temperature gauge fluctuates. The low coolant temper
06-001-23 Feb 16, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the steering wheel surface.
06-001-23 Feb 16, 2023
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the steering wheel surface.
06-001-23 Feb 16, 2023
010000 STEERING
Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the steering wheel surface.
SA-010-23 Feb 9, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.
SA-010-23 Feb 9, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.
SA-010-23 Feb 9, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.
SA-010-23 Feb 9, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.
SA-010-23 Feb 9, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.
SA-007-23 Feb 7, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The rear differential case could develop a crack in the case. NOTE: This could affect new vehicles just delivered to the dealer as well as customer vehicles. This concern is caused when the sliding bearing (1) in the coupling (2) is seized
07-002-23 Feb 1, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature on the instrument cluster is displayed more than 50 A?F (10A?C) lower than the actual temperature, resulting in insufficient performance of the air conditioning. This is caused by ina
07-002-23 Feb 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature on the instrument cluster is displayed more than 50 A?F (10A?C) lower than the actual temperature, resulting in insufficient performance of the air conditioning. This is caused by ina
SA-007/23 Jan 27, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The rear differential case could develop a crack in the case NOTE: This could affect new vehicles just delivered to the dealer as well as customer vehicles. This concern is caused when the sliding bearing in the coupling is seized and cau
09-006-23 Jan 23, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
RF-23-01 Jan 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
When servicing SKYACTIV engine vehicles requiring to replace the Oil Galley Plug and Crush Washer, order the required part numbers below. These parts are not listed in GEPC and were previously listed as "non-serviceable" in the cylinder blo
09-003-23a Jan 12, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). - The film of the center display may be peeled off. - White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The oc
09-003-23a Jan 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). - The film of the center display may be peeled off. - White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The oc
SA-001-23a Jan 12, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Ghost Touch - DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) - Surface Peeling - DTC B108E:04 may be stored - Spider Cracks - White dots IMPORTANT NOTE: D
SA-001-23a Jan 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Ghost Touch - DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) - Surface Peeling - DTC B108E:04 may be stored - Spider Cracks - White dots IMPORTANT NOTE: D
RF-22-01R3 Jan 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Parts Flash replaces RF-22-01R2 released January 04, 2022. It includes new display repair kit part numbers for the 2018-2019 Mazda2, 2018-2020 CX-3 and 2018-2020 MX-5. Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no
SA-003/23 Jan 11, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur,
RF-22-01R2 Jan 4, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This Parts Flash replaces RF-22-01R released November 21, 2022. It includes a new display repair kit part number for the 2020-2022 MX-5. Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no need to replace the entire infotainm
RF-22-01R2 Jan 4, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Parts Flash replaces RF-22-01R released November 21, 2022. It includes a new display repair kit part number for the 2020-2022 MX-5. Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no need to replace the entire infotainm
09-003-23 Jan 3, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). - The film of the center display may be peeled off. - White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The oc
09-003-23 Jan 3, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). - The film of the center display may be peeled off. - White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The oc
SA-001-23 Jan 3, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Ghost Touch - DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) - Surface Peeling - DTC B108E:04 may be stored - Spider Cracks - White dots IMPORTANT NOTE: D
SA-001-23 Jan 3, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Ghost Touch - DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) - Surface Peeling - DTC B108E:04 may be stored - Spider Cracks - White dots IMPORTANT NOTE: D
04-003-22a Dec 22, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Some vehicles equipped with electric parking brake (EPB) may exhibit a grinding noise from the rear brakes when braking. This may be caused by the rear brake pads not having the capability to remove the rust from the rear brake discs. The r
SA-078-22 Dec 20, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur,
SA-016-22a Dec 7, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method
MT-004-22 Dec 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some vehicles may experience the Check Engine Light ON with DTC P0171 (Fuel Trim too Lean) and possibly DTCs P030X (Misfire). Vehicles having this concern should use the following Inspection/Repair procedure.
SA-041-22c Nov 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: * Ghost Touch * DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) * Surface Peeling * DTC B108E:04 may be stored * Spider Cracks * White dots
SA-041-22c Nov 22, 2022
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: * Ghost Touch * DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) * Surface Peeling * DTC B108E:04 may be stored * Spider Cracks * White dots
09-018-22b Nov 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 74.00.324 or later). The system performance has been improved as follows: Ver. 74.00.324 fixes these software errors (b
22-01R Nov 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no need to replace the entire infotainment display unit as the supply chain has been heavily impacted due to the global shortage of semiconductors. Please use the table below w
22-01R Nov 21, 2022
353620 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no need to replace the entire infotainment display unit as the supply chain has been heavily impacted due to the global shortage of semiconductors. Please use the table below w
02-004-22a Nov 18, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th
SA-074-22 Nov 14, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Some customers may complain the HVAC system not maintaining the correct temperature or the ambient (outside) temperature reading incorrectly. This is caused by a failure in the ambient temperature sensor. To correct this issue, the ambient
SA-074-22 Nov 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may complain the HVAC system not maintaining the correct temperature or the ambient (outside) temperature reading incorrectly. This is caused by a failure in the ambient temperature sensor. To correct this issue, the ambient

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MAZDA CX-3 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA CX-3 across all model years (2016, 2021).

9 Total Recalls
154 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
18 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MAZDA CX-3 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2021 1 6 View
2020 1 1 View
2019 (current) 2 38
2018 1 15 View
2017 1 27 View
2016 3 63 View
2014 0 4 View

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