2019–2020 Mazda Mazda3 Recall
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
Issued · Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
- Affected model years
- 2019, 2020
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
- Vehicles affected
- 35,390
- Report received
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.
Consequence
Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.