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2019 Mazda MAZDA3Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 74 owner complaints about the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-497 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year35% below the MAZDA3 median · #16 of 21 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 92%Owner complaints744 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 has problems

74 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes152
Engine111
Power train110
Electrical system110
Forward collision avoidance91
Visibility/wiper80
Fuel/propulsion system81
Air bags60
Structure50
8 other systems142

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2019 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

94%repaired · 2021 Q2

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

Recall 19V-907 · Dec 19, 2019 · 35,390 vehicles · 33,443 repaired

Risk. Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2020 Q4

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Recall 19V-558 · Jul 29, 2019 · 22,571 vehicles · 21,382 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2020 Q4

Front assembly: head restraint

Recall 19V-514 · Jul 5, 2019 · 9,430 vehicles · 9,222 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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99%repaired · 2020 Q4

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 19V-425 · Jun 7, 2019 · 25,003 vehicles · 24,783 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2020 Q4

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 19V-363 · May 14, 2019 · 17,016 vehicles · 16,753 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other MAZDA3 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDA3 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2019 Mazda MAZDA3 safety ratings

2019 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What MAZDA3 owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

To whom it may concern, I was on a back road late in the evening not far from home [XXX] and a small deer ran into the road. I needed to brake to avoid hitting the deer. After breaking, a Brake System Malfunction warning message and i-ACTIVESENSE System Malfunction warning illuminated on my…
Complaint 11678802 · Aug 6, 2025
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…
Complaint 11384444 · Dec 21, 2020 · 8,400 miles
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…
Complaint 11383002 · Dec 11, 2020 · 120,000 miles

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