2020
Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.
No reviewed 2020 configuration is available; configuration-specific conclusions are withheld.
Reviewed issue applicability
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking safety campaign: affected Mazda Mazda3 years
The cited record is bound to model year 2020; no broader incidence claim is made. This list reflects reviewed applicability only. It does not claim every vehicle is affected.
Years in the published dossier
What to inspect
- 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Exact evidence receipts
clm_mazda-mazda3-2020-recall-recall-19v907000-obs-62032020 Mazda Mazda3Evidence: Limited confidence
The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.
“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. Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash. 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 replacement and a replacement owner's manual. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4219L.”