repaired · 2022 Q2
Disc: caliper
Risk. Loose brake calipers can reduce braking performance or interfere with wheel rotation, affecting vehicle handling.
2020 Mazda MAZDA3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2020 Mazda MAZDA3, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-907 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Mazda MAZDA3 has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Forward collision avoidance
3Steering
3Electrical system
2Suspension
2Lane departure
2Service brakes
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Tires
1Visibility/wiper
77 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 15 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2020 Mazda MAZDA3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Risk. Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other MAZDA3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDA3 median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Mazda MAZDA3 safety ratings
2020 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What MAZDA3 owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving on a residential street the automatic emergency braking system activated and brought the car to a very abrupt stop but there was nothing in the front of the car to activate the system. There were no cars in the on-coming lane and no cars in the lane beside my car. When the car stopped…
My car's automatic emergency brake is deploying without warning, during driving, when there are no other cars in my forward proximity. I took it to the dealership to have it fixed, and on the drive home, it did it again. There is a recall for similar makes and models for this year, but my car has…
on 3 occasions may 2023, June 2023 and July 2023 the forward Collison camera activated. in May and June it showed the vehicle to near stop like radar cruise control in rush hour speed traffic. in July 2023 it sounded the alarm and came to a full stop in heavy traffic. it occurs on bright hot days…
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