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2019 Mazda CX-3 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2019 Mazda CX-3 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 27 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mazda dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Mazda CX-3, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 Mazda CX-3 owner complaints

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mazda CX-3, describing incidents dated September 16, 2018 to August 10, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 9 complaints
  • Steering 5 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 4 complaints
  • Air Bags 2 complaints
  • Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints

Of the 27 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11755876 · Filed

    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 they won't help unless there a recall

  • ODI #11680467 · Filed

    UNKNOWN

  • ODI #11631126 · Filed

    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

Read all 27 complaints

Rearview Image May Not Display Properly

NHTSA #23V487000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported July 14, 2023 · Mazda North American Operations

Potentially affected: 236,100 vehicles

Repair completion: 41.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mazda campaign 6023G · Owners notified August 14, 2024

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 consequence

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Fuel Pump May Fail

NHTSA #21V875000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported November 12, 2021 · Mazda North American Operations

Potentially affected: 121,038 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mazda campaign 5321K · Owners notified July 18, 2022

Recall group: Denso fuel pumps

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 consequence

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Other Mazda CX-3 model years

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