VIN Lookup Result
JM1BPACL0K1108518
Decoded via the official NHTSA Vehicle Identification Number database. Permanent shareable link.
Year
2019
Make
MAZDA
Model
Mazda3
Trim
—
Body Style
Sedan/Saloon
Drive Type
4x2
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
—
Plant
HOFU, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer
MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner Complaints
73 filed Get Report →
Service Bulletins
809 on file Get Report →
Market Value
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Safety
6 open recalls →
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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.
ENGINE
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.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
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.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles equipped with manual dimming mirrors. The adhesive between the interior rearview mirror and the housing may not be properly bonded, allowing the mirror to detach from the housing. Note: Vehicles equipped with auto dimming mirrors are not affected by this recall.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
The manufacturer has filed 809 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2019 MAZDA Mazda3 — factory-acknowledged issues with documented fixes, distinct from recalls. Top areas:
SA-034-26 — This service alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-047/25 10/07/25 DESCRIPTION When the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) replacement is necessary due to a f
09-016-26 — DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain that the seat warmer does not operate when turning the ignition on while the seat is warm but when turning the ignition off then on again, the seat warmer begins to operate appropr
SA-032-26 — This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/25 10/16/25 and 02/27/25 DESCRIPTION Some customers will report that their fuel door (AKA, fuel filler door, fuel lid, and
Owners have filed 73 complaints with the federal government (NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation) about the 2019 MAZDA Mazda3. Complaints are owner-reported issues — unlike recalls, they are not manufacturer-acknowledged defects, but they show where this model-year has real-world trouble spots.
VIN JM1BPACL0K1108518 identifies a 2019 MAZDA Mazda3 sedan/saloon. The first three characters (JM1) form the World Manufacturer Identifier — encoding country, manufacturer, and vehicle type. Characters 4-8 (BPACL) describe the model, body, and engine. The 9th character (0) is the check digit. Position 10 (K) encodes the model year (2019). Position 11 (1) is the plant code — this vehicle was assembled in HOFU, JAPAN. The final six characters (108518) are the unique sequential production number.
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