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2020 Mazda Mazda3: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

2Safety recalls
32Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2020 Mazda Mazda3 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 32 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

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Safety record reviewed October 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2020 Mazda Mazda3 has 2 safety recall campaigns and 32 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Mazda3 had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Campaign 19V907000 · 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 suddenly stopping the vehicle.

RiskStopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
RemedyMazda 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.
2

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Campaign 20V346000 · 12/06/2020

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 and Mazda3 vehicles. The front brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly allowing the calipers to loosen.

RiskLoose brake calipers can reduce braking performance or interfere with wheel rotation, affecting vehicle handling. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
RemedyMazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary. If bolts are missing, the affected brake caliper will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4420F.

What owners complain about

The systems 2020 Mazda Mazda3 owners report most often to federal regulators:

Forward Collision Avoidance15
Steering3
Electrical System3
Service Brakes3
Unknown Or Other3
Fuel2

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?

Yes. The 2020 Mazda Mazda3 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2020 Mazda Mazda3 owners report?

Owners have filed 32 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2020 Mazda Mazda3, most often about the forward collision avoidance, steering, electrical system.

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