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Buying a used 2019 Mazda MAZDA3? Check these 6 recalls first

6 NHTSA recalls · 74 owner complaints on file

Six recalls, the most of any Mazda3 year here. Three are high severity: wheel lug nuts that may loosen and allow a wheel to detach, unexpected engine stalling, and automatic braking that can stop the car unexpectedly. Three medium items cover airbag and seat belt warning lights that can fail, front headrests that may not lock, and a rearview mirror that can fall off its mount. None carry stop-driving warnings. Of 74 unverified NHTSA complaints, service brakes at 15 is the largest identified area.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm the lug nut recall was performed and have the wheels checked for correct torque and any hub damage
3. Ask whether the automatic emergency braking has ever activated with nothing ahead
4. Check that the headrests lock, the mirror is solid on its mount, and the airbag and seat belt lights cycle at startup
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Mazda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3

What owners have reported to NHTSA

74 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
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