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Vehicle recall 19V514000 · July 5, 2019

2019 Mazda Mazda3

The seat cover material on both front seats may interfere with the head restraint lock release button, causing it to stick in the release position and not allow the head…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The seat cover material on both front seats may interfere with the head restraint lock release button, causing it to stick in the release position and not allow the head restraint to lock into place.
Consequence
Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will install spacers at the bottom of the lock release buttons on both front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3819F.
Notes
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
19V514000
Reported to NHTSA
July 5, 2019
Filed by
Mazda North American Operations
Manufacturer campaign
3819F
Owner notification
August 20, 2019
Vehicles potentially affected
9,430
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
Recall 19V514000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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