The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V425000·Announced 2019-06-07

Mazda Recalls 2019 Mazda3 Vehicles Due to Loose Lug Nuts

Mazda is recalling 2019 Mazda3 vehicles because lug nuts may loosen, potentially causing a wheel to detach and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the lug nuts on all four wheels may loosen. This condition could result in a wheel detaching from the vehicle.

A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on July 9, 2019. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the front and rear wheel lug nuts to the correct specification free of charge.

Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3519F. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA MAZDA3
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
25,003

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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