The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V363000·Announced 2019-05-14

Mazda Recalls 2019 Mazda3 Vehicles for Incorrect Air Bag Indicator Light

Mazda is recalling 2019 Mazda3 vehicles because the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn off incorrectly, potentially leaving occupants unaware of safety system status.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of injury by masking safety system status, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles due to a defect in the electrical system's instrument cluster. The recall involves 17,016 vehicles.

Due to incorrect programming, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may erroneously turn off even when the passenger air bag is deactivated. Additionally, the seat belt status indicators for the front passenger and/or rear seats may erroneously turn off while the seat belts remain unfastened. These incorrect warning lights may lead drivers and passengers to be unaware of deactivated air bags or unfastened seat belts, increasing the risk of injury.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag/seat belt status indicator assembly free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA MAZDA3
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
17,016

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MAZDA3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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