KnownCarProblems2019 Mazda Mazda3 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mazda Mazda3, most often about the brakes (20% of complaints, typically around 6,500 miles). It is 16th of 23 Mazda3 model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2019 Mazda Mazda3 problems
Brakes
15 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 6,500 miles.
Automatic break system malfunctions often and does a hard break. Also the perimeter sensor gets disabled numerous time out of blue while driving and stop functioning until the car restarts. The break happens without any prior indication or same situation. It just happens on the regular road as well as highway. But the…
I driving uphill on a residential street. As I started to slow to turn the smart brake support flashed brake on my dash and immediately engaged the brakes and stopped the car. The road had a very slight curve with a few cars parked. There were no other moving vehicles in the area. If a car had been behind me it would…
Other or unspecified
15 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 3,000 miles.
My car's collision warning engaged without cause. It makes the car brakes abruptly for no reason. This is especially dangerous during highway speed. It happened 3 times so far in the 4 months that I own the car. Some other owners also experienced this.
Jan. 23, 2020. 10:45 am. I was on my street, a narrow residential street, preparing to back in my garage. In order to do that on this narrow street, I touched the lip of the driveway across the street. Speed well under 3 MPH. When I did so, my car suddenly sharply accelerated and at the same time swerved to the right.…
Transmission
11 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
From a full stop, vehicle lags or lurches from takeoff when you hit the accelerator. This is a known problem by Mazda on this vehicle (gen 7) after 3000 miles or more. When I hit the accelerator (especially on a new car), I expect it to go. This lag in moving off the line can be dangerous, in my opinion, but…
Automatic transmission went out on me while driving on road. The transmission started to slip while I was doing 15 MPH and just gave out in the middle of the street. All you could smell is burnt fluid and hear a loud whining noise from under the car while at idle. The car only has 12,680 miles on it. The transmission…
Electrical
11 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 4,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Vehicle slowed to 20mph and a warning message 'engine malfunction, toke to dealer''. Pulled off the freeway for a few minutes, restarted the engine and the message no longer appeared. ( the nearest dealer is 75 miles away) I am in flagstaff at this time.
My car suddenly made a big clunk noise and I was warned of a power steering malfunction. I have also been warned multiple times that due to a malfunction the 'safety systems have been disabled', another issue in having is a headlight malfunction. When the headlight malfunction occurs the digital speedometer gets very…
Engine
11 complaints · 15%Car lulls/jerks when accelerating from low speeds car lacks power most of the time and performs poorly engine loses power, several occurrences of what would appear to be limp mode ( can't get passed 2000-3000 ) rpms car has erratic idle rpms, sometimes high and sometimes low I've recently heard the engine roar while…
These issues been happening since the second month I owned my 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback. 1- suspensions, they're very rough & harsh., they bounce so much for no reason, I damaged one tire already while I was driving on i476 normal highway where I stepped on normal pothole ended up damaging my tire, suspensions are really…
Driver assistance
9 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 8,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, dynamic brake support/brake assist, adaptive cruise control.
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 checked the two…
The contact owns a 2019 Mazda 3. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately accelerate after the brake assist was engaged. As a result, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle…
Visibility and wipers
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles. Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices.
The contact owns a 2019 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, a dime sized rock struck the driver's side windshield, leaving a minor chip on the windshield. Three months later while driving at 60 MPH, another vehicle driving approximately 30 ft ahead kicked up an unknown object that hit the…
I'm having an issue with all glass in the vehicle when I'm driving in the rain or foggy weather. Seems it's like the top layer of glass was damaged by sun, please follow the links below to see more details: https://imgur.com/a/zlidrmj https://youtu.be/q47nisrtwzw https://youtu.be/frgwtvq3gdg
Fuel system
8 complaints · 11%Car lulls/jerks when accelerating from low speeds car lacks power most of the time and performs poorly engine loses power, several occurrences of what would appear to be limp mode ( can't get passed 2000-3000 ) rpms car has erratic idle rpms, sometimes high and sometimes low I've recently heard the engine roar while…
Jan. 23, 2020. 10:45 am. I was on my street, a narrow residential street, preparing to back in my garage. In order to do that on this narrow street, I touched the lip of the driveway across the street. Speed well under 3 MPH. When I did so, my car suddenly sharply accelerated and at the same time swerved to the right.…
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 Mazda3 recalls
Driver assistance: automatic emergency braking
Risk: Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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, 2020. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4219l.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: glass, side/rear
Risk: Rearward visibility will be reduced without the rearview mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 dimming mirrors are not affected by this recall.
Seats: head restraint
Risk: Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine
Risk: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Wheels and tires: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk: A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
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 injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 passenger seat and/or rear seats may erroneously turn off although the front passenger and/or rear seat belts are unfastened.
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 Mazda3
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda Mazda3?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (15 complaints, typically around 6,500 miles); other or unspecified (15 complaints, typically around 3,000 miles); transmission (11 complaints, typically around 11,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 19, 2019 (driver assistance). 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 Mazda3?
- It is 16th of 23 Mazda3 model years by number of complaints, with 74 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.