Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Mazda Mazda3, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes15
- Unknown or other15
- Power train11
- Electrical system11
- Engine11
- Forward collision avoidance9
- Fuel/propulsion system8
- Visibility/wiper8
- Air bags6
- Structure5
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 9 2019 Mazda3 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 5 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
Registered new in Europe in 2019
34,079 new Mazda Mazda3 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2019; the largest markets were Germany (9,931), the United Kingdom (4,549), Spain (4,185).
- Average mass
- 1,359 kg
- Average CO₂
- 143 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 96 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 94% · Diesel 6.2%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2019 Mazda Mazda3 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 hybrid (90 kW, 121 hp), 2.0 hybrid (132 kW, 177 hp) and 2.0 petrol (88 kW, 118 hp), out of 5 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 hybrid | 90 kW 121 hp | 832 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 132 kW 177 hp | 499 |
| 2.0 petrol | 88 kW 118 hp | 146 |
| 2.0 petrol | 132 kW 177 hp | 27 |
| 2.2 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 21 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
1,553 first registered in 2019 are on Dutch roads; 30% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €32,511.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde320
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld120
- Band onvoldoende profiel116
- Band beschadigd106
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht99
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm45
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage42
- Remschijf ernstig gecorrodeerd37
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
4,360 cars built in 2019 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 26 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 4,435 of these cars first registered in 2019 took their annual MOT test. 90% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2019 the figure was 86%.
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
353 of these cars first registered in 2019 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 78,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
1,855 2019 cars are on the New Zealand register; 23% arrived as used imports, 76% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 4 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 10 variants: combined 7.6–8.7 L/100 km (about 27–31 mpg US), CO₂ 178–204 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda3 4-Door · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.4 | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| Mazda3 4-Door · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 6.4 | 7.7 |
| Mazda3 4-Door (SIL) · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.7 | 6.4 | 7.7 |
| Mazda3 5-Door · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.6 | 6.7 | 7.7 |
| Mazda3 4-Door (Cylinder Deactivation) · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 6.6 | 7.8 |
| Mazda3 5-Door (SIL) · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 8.7 | 6.6 | 7.8 |
| Mazda3 5-Door · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.0 | 6.8 | 8.0 |
| Mazda3 5-Door · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.2 | 6.6 | 8.1 |
| Mazda3 4-Door 4WD · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.2 | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Mazda3 5-Door 4WD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 7.4 | 8.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
6 Transport Canada recalls for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3.
| 2019649 19 Dec 2019 | Brakes Issue: On certain cars, the automatic emergency braking system (called Smart Brake Support or SBS) may falsely detect an obstacle in front of the car while dr… |
| 2019369 29 Jul 2019 | Visual System Issue: On certain cars, the interior rearview mirror glass was not properly attached and could fall off. Safety Risk: If interior rearview mirror glass … |
| 2019337 5 Jul 2019 | Seats And Restraints Issue: The material on the driver and front passenger seatbacks may not be installed correctly. This could cause it to in interfere with the release button fo… |
| 2019322 27 Jun 2019 | Engine Issue: On certain vehicles, a software error in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) could cause the valve clearance adjuster not to work properly. This could … |
| 2019274 7 Jun 2019 | Wheels Issue: On certain cars, the wheel lug nuts may not be properly tightened due to a manufacturing issue. This could cause the nuts to loosen or fall off, and co… |
| 2019224 14 May 2019 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain cars, the passenger airbag status and seat belt status indicator lights may not work properly. These lights are designed to indicate when th… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mazda told its dealers about the 2019 Mazda Mazda3: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011345 | CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November 18, 2024 Repair Procedures and Parts and Warranty documents are available. |
| 11011341 | CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November 18, 2024 Repair Procedures and Parts and Warranty documents are available. |
| 11011338 | CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November 18, 2024 Repair Procedures and Parts and Warranty documents are available. |
| 11011336 | CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November 18, 2024 Repair Procedures and Parts and Warranty documents are available. |
| 11011331 | CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November 18, 2024 Repair Procedures and Parts and Warranty documents are available. |
| 11011326 | CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November 18, 2024 Repair Procedures and Parts and Warranty documents are available. |
| 11011141 | Some customers may report concerns with interior upholstery surface stains particularly on high contact areas (e.g.: seats, steering wheel, door panels, shifter...etc.). This may be caused by skin oils or chemicals such as hand lotions. |
| 11011140 | 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 updated. |
| 11011139 | 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. |
| 11011138 | 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 / Stop Door Lock / Unlock Lights ON / OFF Climate Control 3. MAZDA CONNECT connected vehicle reception strength icon shows "X" or "\". |
| 11011137 | On certain subject vehicles, the check engine light is illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0126, due to the fail-safe thermostat being stuck open. Additionally, you may notice one or more of the following symptoms: -Engine takes longer to warm up. -Engine temperature gauge fluctuates. -Low coolant temperature indicator (blue) light stays on longer or turns on while driving. -Poor heater performance, especially at idle. This warranty extension program applies only to the replacement of fail-safe thermostat of the vehicle exhibiting the concerns mentioned above. If the check engine l |
| 11011133 | Some customers may experience a check engine light ON with DTC P0126:00 (Thermostat stuck open) and one or more of the following symptoms: Engine takes longer to warm up. Engine temperature gauge fluctuates. Low coolant temperature indicator (blue) light stays on longer or turns on while driving. Poor heater performance, especially at idle. |
| 11010992 | Some customers may experience rear subwoofer audio sound pauses intermittently at high volume levels. When the volume level is lowered, the subwoofer audio sound resumes. The actual volume level may vary depending on the audio source. If the audio source consists of many low frequency (40 - 70 Hz) sounds, the concern may occur at volume level 35 or higher. This concern may be caused by improper audio amplifier control software. To eliminate this concern, the control software has been modified. |
| 11009665 | Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program (SSP) to extend the warranty coverage for a specific repair of the fail-safe thermostat in the coolant control valve on certain CX-5, Mazda3, CX-3, Mazda6 and CX-30 vehicles that are equipped with the suspected coolant control valve. The warranty coverage for a specific repair of fail-safe thermostat has been extended to 15 years (180 months) /150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first, from the original warranty start date. Concern Outline: On certain subject vehicles, the check engine light is illuminated with DTC |
| 11009664 | Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program (SSP) to extend the warranty coverage for a specific repair of the fail-safe thermostat in the coolant control valve on certain CX-5, Mazda3, CX-3, Mazda6 and CX-30 vehicles that are equipped with the suspected coolant control valve. The warranty coverage for a specific repair of fail-safe thermostat has been extended to 15 years (180 months) /150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first, from the original warranty start date. Concern Outline: On certain subject vehicles, the check engine light is illuminated with DTC |
| 11009654 | The SKYACTIV-DRIVE FW6A-EL AT uses Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type: FZ. Only use ATF-FZ to fill or top off the fluid level. ATF-FZ is specially designed for use in the SKYACTIV-DRIVE series AT. It is a low viscosity formula with less friction for better fuel economy. NOTE: ATF-FZ is colored blue for easy identification. |
| 11009647 | 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 assembly. Hotline and MASH authorization is not required to order parts for performing this repair. If there are any questions on part ordering or part status, contact the Dealer Assistance Group. |
| 11009644 | 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, and to better assist the customer in resolving their specific brake concern. |
| 11009636 | Some vehicles may exhibit a rear console lid with a sticking feeling or a squeaking noise when opening and/or closing. This is caused by an inappropriate shape of the console lid hinge pin where the position of the hinge pin (1) becomes misaligned when the rear console lid is repeatedly opened and closed. When parts around the hinge pin thermally expand, the result creates a gap in the hinge of the rear console lid. |
| 11009635 | Some customers may complain that the rear console lid does not slide smoothly. This may be caused by improperly positioned felt pads attached to the rear console lid lock, which may have moved out of position after repetitive use. The exposed adhesive residue may stick to the rail and disrupt smooth sliding operation. |
| 11008580 | Mazda Connect Services - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) |
| 11008579 | Mazda Connect Services - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) |
| 11008578 | 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 updated. |
| 11008577 | Some customers may complain about scratches on the instrument cluster lens. |
| 11008576 | Qi Wireless Charger symptom troubleshooting. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)