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2019 Mazda Mazda 3

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

7.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,418

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2019649 · manufacturer campaign 4219L

19 December 2019

Transport Canada lists: Mazda 3 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain cars, the automatic emergency braking system (called Smart Brake Support or SBS) may falsely detect an obstacle in front of the car while driving. As a result, the brakes may apply automatically when there is no risk of a crash.

Why it matters

If the SBS system activates the brakes unexpectedly when there is no risk of a crash, there could be an increased risk of a rear-end crash.

What the dealer will do

Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to update the SBS control software. On certain cars with earlier build dates, the instrument cluster will also be reprogrammed or replaced. Mazda will provide these owners with an updated owner's manual that provides revised information about how to temporarily deactivate the SBS system.

15,746 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2019369 · manufacturer campaign 3919G

29 July 2019

Transport Canada lists: Mazda 3 2019

What is wrong

On certain cars, the interior rearview mirror glass was not properly attached and could fall off.

Why it matters

If interior rearview mirror glass suddenly falls off, the driver’s rear visibility will be decreased. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealer to replace the interior rearview mirror.

6,791 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2019337 · manufacturer campaign 3819F

5 July 2019

Transport Canada lists: Mazda 3 2019

What is wrong

The material on the driver and front passenger seatbacks may not be installed correctly. This could cause it to in interfere with the release button for the head restraint. As a result, the button could be stuck in the ‘release’ position and allow the head restraint to move up and down freely. In a crash, this could allow the head restraint to detach.

Why it matters

A head restraint that does not remain in place in a crash could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealership to install a plastic spacer at the bottom of the head restraint lock release button.

2,945 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019322 · manufacturer campaign 3719F

27 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: CX 5 2018–2019 · Mazda 3 2019 · Mazda 6 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software error in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) could cause the valve clearance adjuster not to work properly. This could result in internal engine damage. If this happens, the engine may misfire and lose power. In the worst case, the engine may stall while driving without the ability to restart it. The malfunction indicator light (MIL) may also turn on in the instrument cluster.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the PCM software.

42,662 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Wheels

Transport Canada recall 2019274 · manufacturer campaign 3519F

7 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: Mazda 3 2019

What is wrong

On certain cars, the wheel lug nuts may not be properly tightened due to a manufacturing issue. This could cause the nuts to loosen or fall off, and could result in a wheel separating from the car.

Why it matters

A wheel separation could increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealer to re-tighten the front and rear wheel nuts to the proper specification.

13,108 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2019224 · manufacturer campaign 3319E

14 May 2019

Transport Canada lists: Mazda 3 2019

What is wrong

On certain cars, the passenger airbag status and seat belt status indicator lights may not work properly. These lights are designed to indicate when the passenger airbag is turned off and when a passenger is not buckled. Instead, this problem could cause the passenger airbag status indicator light to incorrectly turn off when the passenger airbag is deactivated. It could also cause the passenger seat belt status indicator to incorrectly turn off when the seat belt is not buckled. Additionally, the rear seat belt status indicators may turn off regardless of seat belt use. Note: This problem has no effect on the operation of the airbag system.

Why it matters

Seat belt and airbag indicator lights that do not work properly could cause confusion. They could also cause a driver to be unaware that the rear seat occupants are not buckled. This could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealer to replace the seat belt indicator assembly.

10,905 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 65% of 110 2019 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
183 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2019 Mazda Mazda 3 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2019 Mazda Mazda 3. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2019 Mazda Mazda 3 get?
NRCan rates the 2019 Mazda Mazda 3 at 7.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 183 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 10 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2019 Mazda Mazda 3 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,418 in fuel, producing roughly 3,604 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.