Model year record

2019 Mazda CX-3

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 40 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V487000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
236,100
Reported to NHTSA
2023-07-14
Owners notified
2024-08-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer 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, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V875000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
121,038
Reported to NHTSA
2021-11-12
Owners notified
2022-07-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system810,000 mi
Steering529,056 mi
Unknown or other5
Air bags321,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Visibility/wiper21,000 mi
Back over prevention1
Electrical system: adas: autonomous/self driving129,056 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: immobilizer/proximity: key/sender120,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)110,000 mi
Engine112,500 mi
Exterior lighting11,200 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings1
Latches/locks/linkages121,000 mi
Seats1
Service brakes11,000 mi
Structure: body1
Vehicle speed control1
Wheels1

The 2018 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2020 model has 40 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.