2019 MAZDA MAZDA3

6 recalls, 117 complaints - 1,174 TSBs

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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,... Read more

35,390 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Defect Description

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 dim... Read more

Consequence

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.

22,571 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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... Read more

9,430 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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.

262,220 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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.

25,003 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Defect Description

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... Read more

Consequence

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.

17,016 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Complaint Statistics

117 total complaints 9 crashes 7 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES	15
POWER TRAIN	12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	11
VISIBILITY/WIPER	9
ENGINE	8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	7
STEERING	5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	5
AIR BAGS	4

Incident date: Jun 28, 2026

The driver-side sun visor has suffered an internal mechanical failure where the internal plastic tension components have cracked under normal use. As a direct result, the sun visor will not stay up and randomly drops down completely unprompted while the vehicle is in motion. This creates an immediat... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2025

I have a 2022 KZ Durango 321RKT. The frame has been flexing up in the front by the bedroom slide out. There is now a crack in the bedroom wall, which expands from when it’s on the truck to when it’s on the landing gear on the ground. It also is causing the outside of the RV to buckle in the same... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

When my son got a car last December, we bought him a 2024 Volvo s60, primarily for the safety features. Since we have had the vehicle, Volvo has had a lot of issues with their infotainment system. He has contacted them many times and I had started to keep a record of how often it would glitch. If it... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

I own a 2018 Honda Accord EX‑L (VIN#: [XXX]). Shortly after a service visit to a Honda dealer for unrelated maintenance (in Sep. 2024 with an estimated 50,000 miles), the dashboard began showing ‘Supplemental Restraint System Problem – See Dealer’. A dealer quoted $400+ to diagnose and repla... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

Computer screen goes black. Sometimes this happen right when I start the truck, sometimes when put it in reverse and sometimes just while driving down the road. This started shortly after i purchased the truck in Feb 2025 and seems to be getting worse.

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

While driving on the freeway, the vehicle suddenly lost all power and control. The “Service Hybrid System” warning began flashing, and I experienced a complete powertrain failure. As the vehicle coasted down to under 5 mph, it abruptly slammed into the electronic parking brake and came to a hard... Read more

Incident date: Dec 23, 2024

While backing into a parking spot there was a crunching sound in the steering column. Following this noise the air bag light came on and all steering wheel control buttons nonfunctional including the horn. I reached out to a Volkswagen dealer as I had seen recalls for the clockspring, I was told my ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2023

On 1/1/25 around 5PM when it was getting dark, I was driving in my 2022 Toyota Venza LE on the highway in the rain when all of a sudden my left headlight off, windshield wipers stopped working and experienced a host of other electrical issues - engine temp doesn't read, apple carplay stopped talkin... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2023

Incident date: Dec 1, 2024

VIN: [XXX] I own a 2021 Jeep Wrangler that has 35K miles on it, very well taken care of and never off road. When i hit a bump my jeep shakes really bad to where it feels as if will make me crash due to it becoming out of control. I'm reading online this is a common problem with this jeep as describ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 19, 2024

Due to the limit on text characters I have attached the 17-page document explaining the safety issues.

Incident date: Dec 29, 2022

Oil pump issue, Ford refuses to repair. They will keep delaying it indefinitely. I want Ford to buy back my ecosport as I feel unsafe driving it.

Incident date: Jun 5, 2024

BMW Motorrad had a safety check on the driveshafts/ u joints for R1200 and R 1250 GS and RT motos. I had mine checked at D2 Powersports in Q3 or Q4, 2023 and it passed. No paperwork was given. On 3/28/24 the driveshaft / U joint failed on NC 178 south of Rosman, NC. Had this locked up in ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2024

Bought new and there was a brake pad sensor message immediately that we took it to the dealer several times for and nothing was done other than clearing the code and giving it back. Was in accident 1/24 and it was found that there was a frayed/damaged wire in the break module and break pad sensor t... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 19, 2024

Complete computer failure leaving cars safety systems not working. Had to pay 3000$ for a new computer for a new car. Did not have car for three weeks. No systems would work.

Incident date: Jan 19, 2024

the car started showing a low coolant message around 2017 about twice a year. I felt it was too often the message would come up. I would too off coolant each time to address it without seeing any leaks ever under the car. then 2018 thru 2019 the message would appear about 3 or 4.times per year. had... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly steered to the right. There was no warning light illuminated. The contacted turned the steering wheel between the 10 and 11 0’clock positions to keep the vehicle aligned. The contact stated that the... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 2023

Coolant intruded into the cylinders due to an engine defect

Incident date: Sep 17, 2023

My transmission has failed multiple times. Luckily my car is under warranty, because I have been able to have it replaced twice, but both times, these malfunctions have put my life and countless others in danger, because the failure is sudden and not preceded by any warnings. This problem has repro... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2023

According to a ford representative my vehicle should have been included in the 21N03 recall but was not. Because of this the cam phasers are failing and I have to repair them. Fords warranty expired 1 January 2023 but my millage is low for the vehicle. Mu vehicle no longer qualified for the repairs.... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2023

While towing the trailer loaded with a boat the right hand side single leaf spring snapped in half causing the axle to break free and shift backwards and the tire to begin rubbing against the fender/trailer frame. Luckily this happened at low speed at a boat launch and did not happen on the highway.... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2023

My truck features the B&O speakers and initially I heard a very loud pop on the passenger side of the vehicle. Radio and CarPlay was playing but no sound was coming from the speakers. Then an extremely loud static noise vibrated the entire truck through the speakers at full volume. I had family in t... Read more

5 injured

Incident date: Jan 7, 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that after pulling over to the shoulder the vehicle would not immediately restart. The contact stated that approximately five minutes later, the ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 7, 2023

Incident date: Dec 24, 2022

Faulty Fuel pump by factory

Incident date: Nov 29, 2022

Check engine light appeared then I had a dead battery. I purchased a new one and the check engine light went away for a while until now. Then I found a letter online that I never received of a recall for california vehicles that were manufactured during specific dates. Mine is listed as one but it d... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2022

Dealer service tech stated the high pressure and low pressure fuel pumps failed and needed replaced. My car was not included in the recall regarding fuel pumps for Mazda, so the dealer would only cover 50 percent of the cost. Service tech and warranty service rep stated that Mazda was aware that wha... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated and the vehicle would brake suddenly without the driver depressing the brake pedal. The failure had become recurring. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was di... Read more

Incident date: Apr 6, 2022

the vehicle started surging at low soeeds and accelarating and control module issues for the transmission

Incident date: Apr 6, 2022

the vehicle started surging at low soeeds and accelarating and control module issues for the transmission

Incident date: Apr 6, 2022

the vehicle started surging at low soeeds and accelarating and control module issues for the transmission

Incident date: Jan 7, 2022

Car suddenly stalled and failed to accelerate while driving with accelerator fully depressed.

Incident date: Jan 7, 2022

Car suddenly stalled and failed to accelerate while driving with accelerator fully depressed.

Incident date: Nov 1, 2021

Car will not start, instrument panel flashes on and off. I’ve had to jump the car to start it and then the check engine light and engine malfunction warning messages appear on the panel. I’ve had the battery tested and told it wasn’t the battery.

Incident date: Nov 1, 2021

Incident date: Aug 29, 2021

When trying to start the vehicle it is unable to start and the car chimes while the complete instrument cluster flashes off and on. The car will not start and the entire instrument panel blinks/flashes displaying all warning lights. I hear whirring and clicking noises. Just prior to it not starti... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2021

I was sitting in the car while the ignition was off. I hit the rearview mirror slightly and it fell off.

Incident date: Jun 21, 2021

was driving in a car park and it randomly braked thinking someone was infront of me but there was nothing and the car behind me almost rear ended. Already fixed the recall last year according to Mazda. This is extremely scary and not sure what would have happened if this was on a highway

Incident date: Apr 28, 2021

MAZDA DEALER IS REFUSING TO UPDATE SOFTWARE PER SSPC5 TO CORRECT A SAFETY ISSUE RELATING TO THE MRCC (MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL) UNLESS I FIRST AGREE TO HAVING MAZDA CONNECTED SERVICES INSTALLED ON MY 2019 MAZDA 3 SEDAN (CSP06). WHEN I PURCHASED MY NEW CAR MAZDA CONNECTED SERVICES WAS NOT INCLUDED ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 7, 2021

I BELIEVE I STILL HAVE A TAKATA AIR BAG INSTALLED IN MY CAR. WHEN THERE WAS AN ORIGINAL QUESTION, MAZDA ONLY INSPECTED THE AIRBAG. IS IT OK AND SAFE FOR ME TO CONTINUE TO HAVE THE TAKATA AIR BAG OR SHOULD IT BE REPLACED?

Incident date: Jan 9, 2021

VEHICLE IN MOTION AT 65 MPH. VERY SMALL ROCK CHIP BREAKS GLASS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT CALLING FOR COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. GLASS IS HIGHLY FRAGILE AND TOO THIN. SECOND OCCURRENCE IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR.

Incident date: Jan 9, 2021

VEHICLE IN MOTION AT 65 MPH. VERY SMALL ROCK CHIP BREAKS GLASS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT CALLING FOR COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. GLASS IS HIGHLY FRAGILE AND TOO THIN. SECOND OCCURRENCE IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR.

Incident date: Dec 19, 2020

I WAS ACCELERATING AFTER A TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME WHEN THE CAR STARTED BRAKING AUTOMATICALLY AND CAME TO A FULL STOP. LUCKILY THE CAR BEHIND ME WAS ABLE TO STOP IN TIME BUT THERE WAS NO WARNING AND NO REASON. I COULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED. I PULLED OVER AND C... Read more

Incident date: Dec 19, 2020

Incident date: Nov 18, 2020

WITHOUT CAUSE: THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DETECT THE PRESENCE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND/OR SENSE AN IMMINENT COLLISION AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPLIES THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM, CAUSING THE VEHICLE SPEED TO SUDDENLY DECREASE. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY OVER THE COURSE OF DRIVING THE CAR AND RESULTED IN BE... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2020

Incident date: Oct 1, 2019

THE SMART BRAKE SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING. THE CAR SLAMS ON ITS BRAKES FOR NO REASON. NO VEHICLE IS AHEAD OF ME. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THIS OCCURS AND I HAVEN'T BEEN REAR ENDED YET. IT'S HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE AND AFTER I COMPLETED THE RECALL. THE CONDITION IS WORSE WHEN... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2019

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2019 MAZDA MAZDA3

2019 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

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 MAZDA3

1,174 manufacturer communications from 627 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	236
350000 EQUIPMENT	183
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	127
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	117
160000 STRUCTURE	45
100000 POWER TRAIN	31
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	28
130000 VISIBILITY	24

140000 AIR BAGS

A customer may complain of a rattle noise from the right side of the dash. The noise may be coming from the passenger side airbag.

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

The customer may report a rattling noise from the front of the vehicle under load. It may sound as if it is coming from the dashboard, but it is coming from the hood prop rod (aka lock-bonnet stay). The prop rod diameter was increased in No

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Some customers may complain about any of the following: 1. Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code (OTP) during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment. 2. Remote function(s) inoperative. Engine Start / St

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Some customers may experience one or both of the following symptoms while locking and unlocking the doors works fine using the remote transmitter. Symptom 1: The touch sensor of the front door outer handle does not lock the doors after rai

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Some customers may complain about intermittent audio no sound from the MAZDA CONNECT infotainment system and/or static noise from the speakers. The concern may be reproduced by tapping on the dash pad near the MAZDA CONNECT center display a

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

This information will give you the necessary knowledge to respond to customers concerns of Smart Brake Support (SBS) unintended braking. By educating the customer on the system operation, it should reduce their anxiety or distrust of the ve

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Some customers may experience that, with a specific operation, the touch sensor of front door outer handle does not lock and unlock the doors but the remote transmitter operates correctly. Description of the specific operations: Specific O

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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,

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

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Symptom 1: Some customers may complain about hearing a grinding noise and/or vibration occur when applying the brake. This is due to rust on the rear brake disc plate. Symptom 2: Some vehicles may exhibit a squeal noise from the rear brakes

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): General Questions, Reception Level Inspection, Setup and Getting Started, Dealer Processes, Registration / Enrollment, TCU Activation, WI-FI General Information, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

190000 TIRES

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

010000 STEERING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

NOTE: Before proceeding, perform MGSS Vehicle Inquiry (MGSS -> Other Applications -> Warranty Veh. Inq. -> RECALLS / SPECIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS -> Status) and check for Open campaigns. If any of the following campaigns are open, complete the

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

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

353650 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE

Qi Wireless Charger symptom troubleshooting

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Qi Wireless Charger symptom troubleshooting

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): General Questions Reception Level Inspection Setup and Getting Started Dealer Processes Registration / Enrollment TCU Activation WI-FI General Informatio Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

When the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) replacement is necessary due to a failure, use MDARS to activate the new TCU after replacement. Use the information in this service alert to initialize the new TCU until the procedure on MGSS is update

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

When opening the fuel-filler lid to refuel, some customers may notice water and/or sand in the fuel-filler lid box area. They may complain about dried sand causing poor appearance.

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Some customers may experience no sound from the audio system and/or the audio source cannot be changed. This concern may be caused by the remote tuner not operating properly under certain situations. To eliminate this concern, the remote tu

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

Some vehicles may exhibit a chirp noise (stick-slip noise) from the automatic transaxle (AT) when shifting from 3 to 4 while driving. This may be caused by the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) being contaminated by iron powder due to excessi

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some customers may complain about the poor appearance due to an uneven rear beltline molding joint. This concern is caused by the rear beltline molding not being manufactured according to the original designed shape. To eliminate this conce

022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

100000 POWER TRAIN

160000 STRUCTURE

Some customers may complain of a rattle noise coming from near the center of the dash.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Some vehicles may have a water leak and/or a technician may find water inside the cabin or within a component. The source of the leak may be from between the doors at the B-pillar. To correct this concern, there was a mass production change

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Some customers may complain about the Active Driving Display not displaying turn by turn (TBT) travel direction or navigation information.

160000 STRUCTURE

Some vehicles may exhibit that the glass run channel of the front door interferes with the rear door garnish. Since the front door glass run channel is not fixed to the door strongly enough for the following situations, cycles of door opera

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

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.

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.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Some customers may experience infotainment door rattle noise. Follow the repair procedure to help determine the cause.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Some customers may experience an infotainment sub-woofer rattle noise. Follow the repair procedure to help determine the cause.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Some customers may complain about scratches on the instrument cluster lens.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Qi Wireless Charger Symptom Troubleshooting

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

A new cylinder head assembly for service parts has been newly established for SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with cylinder deactivation when replacement is needed. Valves, valve springs, valve spring seats, and cotters (IN/EX) are included in the new assem

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

Some vehicles may exhibit the warning message "Ultrasonic Sensor Malfunction" in the instrument cluster and the following DTC(s) stored after replacing the front and/or rear ultrasonic sensor(s) during body or paint repair.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Some customers may complain about a surging at low speeds and during acceleration. This surging is in the longitudinal direction, felt about 2 cycles per second, and occurs in the locked up 1st gear. This may be caused by the torque fluctua

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

140000 AIR BAGS

Some vehicles may exhibit that the air bag warning light turns on or repeats cycles of turning on and off with DTC B1126:13 and/or B1127:13 stored in memory. B1126:13 - Driver-side side air bag module circuit open circuit or resistance hig

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Updated software release for concerns with MAZDA CONNECT infotainment system. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Ver. 7000C0A-NA01_12006 or later).

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Some customers may complain about the Active Driving Display not displaying turn by turn (TBT) travel direction or navigation information.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some customers may experience ??A?A?Ultrasonic sensor malfunction??A?A? warning message displayed in the instrument cluster when driving or at a stop. The warning message continues until the ignition is turned off. Upon inspection, one or m

130000 VISIBILITY

160000 STRUCTURE

Some vehicles may experience white-streak stains appearing on the front door that look like they seeped out from under the outer mirror base. This is caused by water intruding from gaps of the outer mirror body and/or the hinge of the oute

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA MAZDA3

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints in... Read more

MAZDA MAZDA3 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA MAZDA3 across all model years (2004, 2025).

58 Total Recalls

3,997 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

313 Reported Crashes

41 Reported Fires

2 Reported Deaths

MAZDA MAZDA3 - Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	1	View
2025	1	8	View
2024	3	20	View
2023	0	20	View
2022	0	31	View
2021	1	66	View
2020	2	51	View
2019 (current)	6	117
2018	4	139	View
2017	2	105	View
2016	6	137	View
2015	4	154	View
2014	4	181	View
2013	1	176	View
2012	1	328	View
2011	2	179	View
2010	3	920	View
2009	4	140	View
2008	3	387	View
2007	3	301	View
2006	2	224	View
2005	3	127	View
2004	3	185	View

Other MAZDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MAZDA6	98	2,911	View
TRIBUTE	65	2,831	View
B-SERIES TRUCK	65	888	View
CX-9	59	1,796	View
626	54	3,892	View
MPV	44	1,157	View
RX-8	42	1,003	View
PROTEGE	38	1,380	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

2019 MAZDA MAZDA3

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2019 MAZDA MAZDA3

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 MAZDA MAZDA3

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA MAZDA3

MAZDA MAZDA3 - All Years Overview

MAZDA MAZDA3 - Year by Year

Other MAZDA Models