2019 Mazda Cx-3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (4) · Electrical System (4) · Visibility/Wiper (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2023-07-14 · campaign 23V487000 · 236,100 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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, anticipa
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2021-11-12 · campaign 21V875000 · 121,038 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (449)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-11 · SA-041-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical con
Engine 2026-08-10 · 01-010-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red text. 01-012/22 10/06/22 description some vehicles may exhibit accumulation of dried coolant (1) around the water pipe (2). this is caused by a gap between the housing and pipe due to a press fittin
Engine 2026-06-19 · SA-041-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sa supersedes the previously issued sa(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red. sa-061/25 12/17/25 description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by ask
Power Train 2026-05-01 · 01-008-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red. 01-008/23 06/05/23 some vehicles may exhibit rattling noises from the engine compartment and oil leakage from the drive belt auto tensioner. this may be caused by insufficient sealing at the driv
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-30 · SA-031-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged vin plate or vehicle certification label. to obtain a replacement vin plate (bulkhead-mounted and visible through the lower-left area of the windshield), contact dag (dealer assistance group) using vin plate request form available on
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa listed below: the changes are noted in red. sa-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 description mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Showing the 6 most recent of 449 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-10 · Air Bags“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…”
2024-12-17 · Electrical System“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…”
2024-10-28 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 21,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 mazda cx-3. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the contact stated that occasionally the air bag warning light flashed off and on. additionally, the rear hatch door failed to open as needed. the cause of the failures has not yet been determined. the manufacture…”
2024-07-29 · Electrical System“a recall notice dated july 14, 2023 stated improper design of rearview camera wiring harness fastener. the fastener may become damaged from vibrations during normal vehicle use and/or while closing the lift gate. i have been told by the dealership that they do not have the parts to remedy the issue and don't know when they will have the parts. it a…”
2024-04-19 · Electrical System · 132,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 mazda cx-3. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 20 mph. the low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electrical wiring harness, finding that the harness appeared …”
2024-04-16 · Back Over Prevention“the contact owns a 2019 mazda cx-3. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v487000 (back over prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was contacted and confirmed that the par…”
2023-12-17 · Wheels · 💥 crash“dec 7, 2023, i was driving on [xxx] in gaston county and someone slammed my vehicle as i was driving safely and not fast. i was in the middle lane and barely saw the vehicle that slammed me pushing me to the left of the interstate. officer talley, j was there to help me: the report number is [xxx]. the vehicle was totally damaged and i am waiting…”
2023-11-10 · Unknown Or Other“sunroof shattered randomly while driving. (no objects hit the glass.) if my visor had been open the glass would have exploded down on me while driving potentially leading to an accident. dealer said it was likely a pressure change and although rare does happen. no prior sign of cracks or dents. currently waiting to hear back from insurance as deale…”
2023-09-22 · Unknown Or Other“no incidents. no one hurt. just my ac broke and i think it was defective because: - i had a low milage: 17000 miles. - no accidents - no driving on a highway why would otherwise ac condenser start leaking? there was a recall on mazda cx-3 of 2015-2016 models. i suspect the problem was not fixed and my mazda cx-3 2019 had the same problem.…”
2023-03-25 · Steering“steering wheel gives resistance to movement, both left and right. this creates a safety hazard from oversteering.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.