Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency brakingRecall 19V-907 · 2019–2020 Mazda MAZDA3
Mazda North American Operations recall 19V-907 covers 35,390 2019–2020 Mazda MAZDA3 for a forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V907000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 100 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 25, 2018 to October 23, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.