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Mazda3 years to avoid—and the years we refuse to over-rank

This answer is generated only from the published Fourth generation (BP) guide. It names applicable issues, configuration caveats, remedies, exposure eligibility, and the claim receipts behind every year conclusion.

Year-by-year answer

2019
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

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Applicable issues

  • Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: No reviewed 2019 configuration is available; configuration-specific conclusions are withheld.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2019; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2019 authority →
2020
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

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Applicable issues

  • Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: No reviewed 2020 configuration is available; configuration-specific conclusions are withheld.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2020; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2020 authority →
2021
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

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Applicable issues

  • Tires:Valve safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: No reviewed 2021 configuration is available; configuration-specific conclusions are withheld.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2021; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2021 authority →
2022
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

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Applicable issues

  • Sa-056-21: Auxiliary Key Blank Replacement Procedure If All Keys Lost (Temporary Procedure): If Both Auxiliary Keys Are Lost, The Key Cutting Machines safety campaign (moderate; mitigation only) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: No reviewed 2022 configuration is available; configuration-specific conclusions are withheld.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2022; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2022 authority →

What you trade between adjacent years

Dossier receipts

clm_mazda-mazda3-2019-recall-recall-19v363000-obs-61692019 Mazda Mazda3Evidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“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. 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. 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.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
clm_mazda-mazda3-2020-recall-recall-19v907000-obs-62032020 Mazda Mazda3Evidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“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. Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash. 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.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
clm_mazda-mazda3-2021-recall-recall-21v101000-obs-62332021 Mazda Mazda3Evidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve. A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4721B.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
clm_mazda-mazda3-2022-tsb-nhtsa-mc-10205993-sa-056-21-2022-obs-443152022 Mazda Mazda3Evidence: Limited confidence

The official record identifies a condition that deserves candidate-specific inspection and record verification.

“Auxiliary Key Blank Replacement Procedure If All Keys Lost (Temporary Procedure): If both auxiliary keys are lost, the key cutting machines cannot cut new replacement keys using the vehicle key code.”
NHTSAtsbDec 2021Open source record

Publication contract

Evidence: Limited confidence

Release rel_v4_cohort_20260726 · methodology m1-v4-authority-cohort. Raw complaint totals never choose an avoid year.