NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Safety Record
The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 73 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 has not been subjected to federal crash testing, leaving it without an official NHTSA star rating or a computed Safety Index from our publication. This absence of data means no definitive statement can be made regarding its crash performance. However, the vehicle's record does show a Moderate burden band for recalls and owner complaints. Six recall campaigns have been issued for the 2019 Mazda3, addressing various components from its automatic emergency braking system to wheel lug nuts. Owners have also filed 73 complaints with NHTSA for this model year.
The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries six recall campaigns, and falls in a Moderate recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 73 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Mazda Mazda3?
For the 2019 Mazda3, six recalls were issued, four of which occurred within a single month during mid-2019. This concentration of early recalls suggests Mazda addressed multiple manufacturing and software issues shortly after the model's release. Of particular note are the recall for the forward collision avoidance system, which impacts an active safety feature, and a separate recall addressing loosening lug nuts, a fundamental concern for wheel retention. Owners have filed 73 complaints, including three related to crashes and one reporting an injury. Service brakes and the forward collision avoidance system are prominent in these complaints, mirroring the recall record. No federal crash-test data are available for the 2019 model year; results for the 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Mazda3 generations are published by NHTSA but do not apply to this specific model year.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?
The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 carries six recall campaigns. Components addressed include the Smart Brake System automatic emergency braking, which can falsely detect obstacles; manual dimming mirror adhesive; front seat cover material that may interfere with head restraints; a power-train software error shared with certain 2018-2019 CX-5 and Mazda6 vehicles; and wheel lug nuts on all four wheels that may loosen. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided, but owners should verify open status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING19V907000
Risk: 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 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 r
Reported 2019-12-19
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR19V558000
Risk: 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, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3919G.
Reported 2019-07-29
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT19V514000
Risk: 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 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3819F.
Reported 2019-07-05
ENGINE19V497000
Risk: 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. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.
Reported 2019-06-27
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS19V425000
Risk: 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 contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3519F.
Reported 2019-06-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL19V363000
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.
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 service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3319E.
Reported 2019-05-14
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Mazda Mazda3?
Owners have filed 73 unverified allegations with NHTSA against the 2019 Mazda Mazda3. The most frequently reported components are Unknown or Other and Service Brakes, each cited in 15 reports, followed by Engine, Power Train, and Electrical System at 11 each, and Forward Collision Avoidance at 9. These are consumer-reported allegations and have not been independently verified.
73 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Mazda Mazda3?
Shoppers for a 2019 Mazda Mazda3 should prioritize checking the vehicle's VIN on nhtsa.gov. This will confirm the repair status of any of the six issued recalls, a critical safety measure before purchase.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Mazda Mazda3, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- Six recall campaigns were issued for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3, including one addressing the Smart Brake System automatic emergency braking that can falsely detect obstacles and one addressing wheel lug nuts that may loosen on all four wheels.
- Of the 73 unverified owner complaints on file with NHTSA, Service Brakes and Forward Collision Avoidance are among the most frequently cited components, aligning with the recall record for this model year.
- Owners and prospective buyers should check their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to determine whether any of the six recalls remain open, as recall repair completion varies from vehicle to vehicle.
FAQ2019 Mazda Mazda3 safety questions
Was the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 6 recalls and 73 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Mazda Mazda3?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 73 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Mazda Mazda3. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mazda Mazda3 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.