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Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V907000·Announced 2019-12-19

Mazda Recalls 2019-2020 Mazda3 for Automatic Emergency Braking Defect

Mazda is recalling 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles because the Smart Brake System may falsely detect obstacles, causing sudden stops that increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The recall involves approximately 35,390 vehicles where the Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving. This malfunction activates the automatic emergency braking system, causing the vehicle to stop suddenly.

The unexpected stopping of the vehicle increases the risk of a crash. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the SBS software. Additionally, vehicles with certain production dates will receive an instrument cluster software update or replacement, along with a replacement owner's manual. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

The recall began on February 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Mazda's number for this recall is 4219L.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA MAZDA3
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
35,390

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MAZDA3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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