Mazda North American Operations: Safety Recalls in 2019
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 15 safety recalls made by Mazda North American Operations in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 19, 2019
(Campaign #: 4219L)
Emergency Braking Can Activate Unexpectedly
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.
NHTSA ID: 19V907000
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
# of Units Affected: 35,390
Consequence Summary:
Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.54
October 31, 2019
(Campaign #: 1317F)
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 19V782000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 69,879
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V356 and 17V012.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 67.9
October 31, 2019
(Campaign #: 2618F)
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 19V781000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 47,006
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V130, 14V362, 14V773 and 15V869.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 37.75
October 28, 2019
(Campaign #: 4019J)
Tire Tread Can Detach
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 CX-9 vehicles equipped with Sumitomo Falken ZIEX CT50 A/S tires, size P255/50R20 104V, having date code 1619. An incorrect rubber compound may have been used in the tire's manufacturing, allowing the tread to separate and detach.
NHTSA ID: 19V770000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 146
Consequence Summary:
A detached tire tread can decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tire serial numbers, replacing the tires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4019J.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.63
July 29, 2019
(Campaign #: 3919G)
Rearview Mirror Glass May Detach From Housing
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.
NHTSA ID: 19V558000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 22,571
Consequence Summary:
Rearward visibility will be reduced without the rearview mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.77
July 5, 2019
(Campaign #: 3819F)
Head Restraint May Detach
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.
NHTSA ID: 19V514000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 9,430
Consequence Summary:
Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.86
June 27, 2019
(Campaign #: 3619F)
Skid Plate and Bracket May Detach
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Miata MX-5 vehicles. The skid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 19V496000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 2,476
Consequence Summary:
Parts that separate from the vehicle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3619F.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.02
June 27, 2019
(Campaign #: 3719F)
Software Error May Cause Engine Stall
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.
NHTSA ID: 19V497000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 262,220
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.51
June 24, 2019
(Campaign #: 2618F)
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-716 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 19V488000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 211
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, 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 2618F.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 41.9
June 7, 2019
(Campaign #: 3519F)
Wheel Lug Nuts May Loosen and Fall Off
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.
NHTSA ID: 19V425000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 25,003
Consequence Summary:
A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.15
May 30, 2019
(Campaign #: 3419E)
Weak Retention Force of Wiring Harness Connectors
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 CX-9 vehicles. The wiring harness may disrupt electrical communications and disable the passenger frontal air bag, turn signals, and/or engine starting system.
NHTSA ID: 19V403000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 7,854
Consequence Summary:
The passenger frontal air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Inoperable turn signals prevent the driver from signaling to other drivers, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3419E.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.62
May 14, 2019
(Campaign #: 3319E)
Incorrect Air Bag and Seat Belt Indicators
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.
NHTSA ID: 19V363000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 17,016
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.47
April 25, 2019
(Campaign #: 2818I)
Road Salt Causing Corrosion of Cross Member
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
NHTSA ID: 19V323000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 51,118
Consequence Summary:
Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-631.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 48.27
April 4, 2019
(Campaign #: 3219D)
Windshield Wipers may become Inoperable
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
NHTSA ID: 19V272000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 187,880
Consequence Summary:
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.99
February 1, 2019
(Campaign #: 3019A)
Transmission Software May Cause Abrupt Downshift
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.
NHTSA ID: 19V072000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 14,370
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the TCM with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3019A.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.13
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