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2019 Mazda CX-3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2019 Mazda CX-3, and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
27
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
29–31
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2019 Mazda CX-3

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 23V487000 Reported 236,100 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    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.

    Remedy: 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,…

  2. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 21V875000 Reported 121,038 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2019 Mazda CX-3 have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 23,285 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 7 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Ok so the front seat passenger side i put my phone it think there a person there and it dings constantly until I plug seatbelt it annoying I dont want to hear that all the time madza know about it the”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 10, 2026 · Air bags

“So the sport mode on cx3 have not bracket under the sport mode and if try to activeit the sport mode whole switch goes down you cant active with grabbing it will fall out of socket”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 17, 2024 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2019 Mazda CX-3 (CX-3 2WD, CX-3 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined29–31 mpg
City / Highway27–29 / 32–34
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4 cyl, 2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Compare Mazda CX-3 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda CX-3 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2014 Mazda CX-303
2016 Mazda CX-3348
2017 Mazda CX-3121
2018 Mazda CX-3110
2019 Mazda CX-3227
2020 Mazda CX-311
2021 Mazda CX-314

Checking a specific 2019 Mazda CX-3

How do I know if my 2019 Mazda CX-3 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2019 Mazda CX-3; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V875000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mazda models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.