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2019 Mazda CX-3 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mazda CX-3, most often about the electrical (33% of complaints, typically around 12,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about CX-3 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.

Complaints27
Recalls2
Crashes reported1
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0

Most common 2019 Mazda CX-3 problems

  1. Electrical

    9 complaints · 33%

    Half of these problems showed up before 12,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, adas.

    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 fobs just…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 12,500 miles
    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 battery at 100%. March 2…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 5,098 miles

  2. Steering

    5 complaints · 19%

    The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-3. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, while making a lane adjustment to the left, the automated lane departure system overcorrected the steering to the right. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent however, the failure had begun to occur at slower…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 29,056 miles

  3. Other or unspecified

    4 complaints · 15%

  4. Fuel system

    4 complaints · 15%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2019 Mazda CX-3 recalls

  1. Backup camera: camera

    NHTSA 23V487000 · July 14, 2023 · 236,100 vehicles

    Risk: A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    Fix: 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 letters for affected models and model years in the states of ct, ma, md, nj, ny, pa and va were mailed august 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before may 1, 2025. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda

    Full defect summary

    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.

  2. Fuel system: fuel pump

    NHTSA 21V875000 · November 12, 2021 · 121,038 vehicles

    Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2019 Mazda CX-3

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda CX-3?
By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (9 complaints, typically around 12,500 miles); steering (5 complaints); other or unspecified (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2019 Mazda CX-3 have?
2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 14, 2023 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2019 a bad year for the Mazda CX-3?
It is the 2nd most complained-about CX-3 model year since 2000, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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