2019 Acura TLX vs 2019 Mazda CX-3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Acura TLX | 2019 Mazda CX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 91 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 66 | 447 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–27 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 10,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TLX | Mazda CX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 0 |
| Power Train | 11 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2019 Acura TLX
2019 Mazda CX-3
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.