NHTSA Recall 19V514000: Head restraint (seats)
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,430 vehicles. It affects 2019 Mazda MAZDA3.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V514000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 3819F |
| Component | SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Report received | July 5, 2019 |
| Owner notification | August 20, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V514000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda MAZDA3 | 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.