Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V514000 Reported July 5, 2019

Head restraint may detach

Mazda North American Operations · Seats · 9,430 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V514000
Manufacturer Campaign
3819F
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
9,430
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 5, 2019
Completion Rate
97.86

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference recall ID 19V514000 or campaign 3819F.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V514000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 19V514000?

NHTSA recall 19V514000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on July 5, 2019. It addresses: Head restraint may detach. The recall affects approximately 9,430 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V514000 or the manufacturer campaign number 3819F. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.