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2019 Mazda Mazda3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 74 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2019 Mazda Mazda3

The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
74
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Mazda Mazda3 (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mazda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
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…
NHTSA #19V907000
🔧 Engine
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….
NHTSA #19V497000
🔧 Seats: Front Assembly: Head Restraint
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…
NHTSA #19V514000
🔧 Visibility: Glass, Side/Rear
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,…
NHTSA #19V558000
🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
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…
NHTSA #19V363000
🔧 Wheels: Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
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…
NHTSA #19V425000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Mazda Mazda3

Based on 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
10
Power Train
9
Electrical System
8
Service Brakes
7
Visibility/wiper
5
Air Bags
5
Engine
5
Structure
4
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Mazda Mazda3 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 117 complaints 2014 138 complaints 2015 129 complaints 2016 103 complaints 2017 83 complaints 2018 109 complaints 2019 74 complaints 2020 32 complaints 2021 54 complaints 2022 24 complaints 2023 12 complaints

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✅ Best model years: 2020, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Mazda Mazda3

Is the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 has 6 recall campaigns and 74 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 have?
The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda Mazda3?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 are: Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Electrical System, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 safe to buy?
The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mazda Mazda3 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mazda Mazda3 are: 2020, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.