Your Mazda vehicle may have a software issue that can cause the engine to stall, which could be caused by a mistake in the powertrain control module.
Risk if Unfixed
If your engine stalls unexpectedly, it could lead to a crash, which can put you and others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Mazda will notify you, and dealers will update the software in your powertrain control module for free, at no cost to you, starting August 20, 2019.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, 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 3719F.
Your 2019 Mazda3 has a problem with the lug nuts on all four wheels that could cause them to loosen and come loose, potentially leading to a wheel detaching from the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If a wheel detaches, you're at a higher risk of being in a crash, which could result in injury or damage.
Free Fix
Mazda will notify you and fix the problem for free by tightening the lug nuts to the correct specification at your local dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The lug nuts on all four wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a wheel detaching from the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the front and rear wheel lug nuts to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3519F.
Your vehicle's rearview mirror may detach from its housing due to a weak adhesive, affecting your side and rear visibility.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rearview mirror detaches, it could reduce your visibility while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Mazda will replace the interior rearview mirror assembly for free at a local dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles equipped with manual dimming mirrors. The adhesive between the interior rearview mirror and the housing may not be properly bonded, allowing the mirror to detach from the housing. Note: Vehicles equipped with auto dimming mirrors are not affected by this recall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Rearward visibility will be reduced without the rearview mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the interior rearview mirror assembly, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3919G.
Your vehicle's passenger air bag and seat belt status indicators might not be working correctly due to a software glitch.
Risk if Unfixed
This could lead to you or your passengers being unaware of deactivated air bags or unfastened seat belts, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Mazda will fix the issue for free by replacing the indicator assembly at a dealership, starting with notifications on July 9, 2019.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. Due to incorrect programing, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may erroneously turn off although the passenger air bag is deactivated. In addition, the seat belt status indicators for both the front passenger seat and/or rear seats may erroneously turn off although the front passenger and/or rear seat belts are unfastened.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Incorrect indicator warning lights may lead the driver and/or passengers to be unaware of deactivated air bags or unfastened seat belts, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag/seat belt status indicator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3319E.
Your vehicle has a potential problem with the front seat head restraints. The cover on the seat may be covering the button that locks the head restraint in place, making it hard to lock.
Risk if Unfixed
If the head restraint isn't locked, it might not work properly in a crash, which could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Mazda will fix this for free by installing a spacer at the bottom of the lock release button on both front seat head restraints. You'll get a notification, and a dealer will take care of it.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — 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.
Your vehicle's forward collision avoidance system may suddenly stop the car without warning because it thinks there's an obstacle in the way, even if there isn't one.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens unexpectedly, you could be at a higher risk of crashing because the sudden stop could throw you off balance.
Free Fix
Mazda will update your vehicle's software for the Smart Brake System for free, and if your vehicle was made on a certain production date, you'll also get an updated instrument cluster and a new owner's manual.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the SBS software. In addition, vehicles with certain production dates will receive an instrument cluster software update or replacement and a replacement owner's manual. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4219L.
