2019 Mazda CX-3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CX-3 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mazda CX-3. That ranks 2nd out of 7 CX-3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 33%), typically at around 12,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 27owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Mazda CX-3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 33% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 19% | 29,056 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 7% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Mazda CX-3 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: 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, 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
Unknown
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
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…
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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda CX-3?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Mazda CX-3?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Mazda CX-3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CX-3 model years, the 2019 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.