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2019 Mazda MAZDA3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 MAZDA3.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2019 Mazda3, equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, delivers an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined and requires 4.8 quarts of 0W-20 oil. Owner complaints total 73, with visibility/wiper as the primary concern, alongside six recalls. This places the 2019 model year comfortably within the model's reliability history, far below the 2010 peak of 686 complaints and approaching the low of 10 complaints seen in 2024.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/35/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1WPE14302. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1WPE14302
Engine air filterPAH9133A0A alt PAJ8133A0A
Fuel filterPAF313ZE0 alt PX0313ZE0
Spark plugPE5R18110A
Battery0000800035WB alt PAF318520A9U
Front wiper bladesBDTT67330 alt BDTS67330
Serpentine beltPX1315908 alt PEDD15908
ThermostatPYFA1516ZB alt PYFD1516ZA
Cabin air filterBDGF61J6X

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length175.6 in
Overall width70.5 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase107.5 in
Curb weight2945 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 35 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the MAZDA3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.0–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2019 Premium Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Premium Sedan 2.5L I-47.00 sec15.40 sec186 hpFWD
2019Premium Sedan 2.5L I-47.00 sec15.40 sec186 hpFWD
2019Premium 5-door Hatchback 2.5L I-47.20 sec15.60 sec186 hpAWD
2019Premium 5-door Hatchback 2.5L I-47.30 sec15.50 sec186 hpFWD
2019Premium 5-door Hatchback 2.5L I-47.30 sec15.60 sec186 hpFWD
2019Premium Sedan 2.5L I-47.30 sec15.70 sec186 hpFWD
2020Premium 5-door Hatchback 2.5L I-46.90 sec15.20 sec186 hpFWD
2020Premium 5-door Hatchback 2.5L I-47.40 sec15.70 sec186 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, SAE J1703 · Dot 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.0 qt
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · Dot 3
Clutch FluidSAE J1703 · Dot 3
Engine CoolantMazda FL-22 Coolant is preferred
Engine Coolant Capacity6.7 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80-85 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80-85 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts113-118 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15-19 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15-19 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMazda
Spark Plug Gap.041-.055 in
Spark Plug Torque12-14 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing12 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM@ Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.031 - 1.131 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.38 oz

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum58.8 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum70.3 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)33.0
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)33.0
Engine Oil Pressure34-75 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure57-94 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.08 in; Rear: 0.08 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1110.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 180 degrees, Step 3: 175.0-202.0110 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
127-53 inch lbs., Step 2: 71-97 inch lbs.27–53 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
127-53 inch lbs., Step 2: 71-97 inch lbs.27–53 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80°-100°.20–23 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80°-100°.20–23 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.5-12.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32-34 ft. lbs., Step 3: Turn 85-95°, Step 4: Turn 85-95°.9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.5-12.5 ft. lbs. Step 2: 32-34 ft. lbs. Step 3: 85-95°. Step 4: Repeat Step 3.9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Nuts 1 & 225–39 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Main Bolts: Step 1: 20-30 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen all bolts.

323-25 ft. lbs., Step 4: 58°-62°. Side Bolts: 15-1823–25 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Power Booster Unit (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 40,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 75,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Mazda3 debuts the fourth generation with 73 complaints, continuing the steep decline from the 2010 peak of 686 and sitting slightly below the 2018 total of 107, yet its six recalls exceed both the prior year's four and the 2020 follow-up's two. Technical Service Bulletins spike to 815 — well above the 460 in 2018 and 714 in 2020 — signaling heightened manufacturer service activity typical of a redesign launch. The leading complaint categories (Visibility/Wiper, Air Bags, and Power Train) each register only five reports, and the data does not specify root causes for any of them; crash-involved complaints total three with zero fire reports. Across the generation arc, complaint volumes have trended downward since 2011 while TSB counts rose sharply from 2014 onward, placing 2019 at a transition point with low complaint volume but elevated recall and bulletin activity. For a used buyer, the low complaint count is encouraging, but the above-average recall and TSB figures make it essential to verify that all campaigns have been completed on any candidate vehicle.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
815
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
73
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 73 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility/Wiper5
Air Bags5
Power Train5
Unknown Or Other4
Engine4
Structure4
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Forward Collision Avoidance4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V907000Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency BrakingReported 19/12/2019

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… Remedy: 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…

19V497000EngineReported 27/06/2019

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. Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 815 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-042-262026-06-30Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are…
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
09-019-262026-06-17Electrical SystemThis bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are…
SA-040-262026-06-15Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are…
SA-039-262026-06-15Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below. The changes are…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 MAZDA3 take?

4.8 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 MAZDA3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the MAZDA3 get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 35 highway / 30 combined mpg.