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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 19V497📅 Jun 27, 2019

2018–2019 Mazda CX-5 & 2018–2019 Mazda MAZDA6 + 1 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.

💥 The risk

An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, 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 3719F.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
19V497000
Manufacturer recall #
3719F
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
262,220
Component
ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Owner phone
1-800-222-5500
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 20, 2019
Built
Jan 15, 2018 – Apr 22, 2019
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V497 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V497?

2018–2019 Mazda CX-5 & 2018–2019 Mazda MAZDA6 + 1 more. 262,220 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mazda dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-5500.