KnownCarProblems2020 Mazda Mazda3 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Mazda Mazda3, most often about the driver assistance (53% of complaints). It is 18th of 23 Mazda3 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2020 Mazda Mazda3 problems
Driver assistance
17 complaints · 53%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control, warning.
I was driving my vehicle straight ahead on a two-way city street with no other vehicles in front or on my sides. I was traveling at a speed of 40 MPH. The two-way street is separated by a concrete divider and trolly tracks. A "brake!" alert appeared on the display screen followed by beeps. Suddenly the brakes were…
This car is only a few months old, with only 1600 miles. While driving at approx 30 or 40 MPH the smart brake system (sbs) falsely detects randomly an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency warning light and alarm. The Mazda dealer was unable to duplicate or repair the problem although this has…
Steering
3 complaints · 9%My new 2020 Mazda 3 premium with 1,177 miles suddenly took complete control of steering my car. Driving 65-70 MPH on a 3 lane straight highway on a clear day, with light traffic, I moved one lane to my left, and the car took over the steering, pulling my car out of the left lane nearly missing the center cement…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 9%My vehicle is less then a year old and has less than 10000 miles on it. The paint is chipping extremely easily. Within the first month I had 3 chips in the paint all the way down to bare metal on the doors. I bought a paint touch up pen from Mazda and filled then in. Now, a few months later I filled in 17, yes 17 more…
Brakes
3 complaints · 9%I was driving my vehicle straight ahead on a two-way city street with no other vehicles in front or on my sides. I was traveling at a speed of 40 MPH. The two-way street is separated by a concrete divider and trolly tracks. A "brake!" alert appeared on the display screen followed by beeps. Suddenly the brakes were…
The contact owns a 2020 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated, and the brakes locked up and caused the vehicle to stall. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed…
Electrical
3 complaints · 9%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
Brakes: caliper
Risk: Loose 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.
Fix: Mazda 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Driver assistance: automatic emergency braking
Risk: Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Mazda Mazda3
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mazda Mazda3?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: driver assistance (17 complaints); steering (3 complaints); other or unspecified (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Mazda Mazda3 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 12, 2020 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Mazda Mazda3?
- It is 18th of 23 Mazda3 model years by number of complaints, with 32 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.