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2020 Mazda MAZDA3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2020 Mazda MAZDA3, and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2020 Mazda MAZDA3

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 20V346000 Reported 24,037 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  2. Automatic emergency braking (forward collision avoidance)

    NHTSA 19V907000 Reported 35,390 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    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.

    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…

32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2020 Mazda MAZDA3 have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,247 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 11 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Low pressure fuel pump failure with 75,575 miles on odometer. Fuel pump completely seized. Car was parked at a retail location and would not start. Upon troubleshooting, mechanic was able to determine”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 2, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

“size 21545ZR18 93Y. replaced these oem tires with these from costco on feb 27 2025. in dec 5 2025 the tire developed a large bubble. miles bought was 27790. current miles 31212. per tire center steal”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 13, 2026 · Tires

Compare Mazda MAZDA3 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda MAZDA3 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 Mazda MAZDA32145
2005 Mazda MAZDA3297
2006 Mazda MAZDA31166
2007 Mazda MAZDA32222
2008 Mazda MAZDA32303
2009 Mazda MAZDA33115
2010 Mazda MAZDA33686
2011 Mazda MAZDA32132
2012 Mazda MAZDA31226
2013 Mazda MAZDA31117
2014 Mazda MAZDA34138
2015 Mazda MAZDA34130
2016 Mazda MAZDA36104
2017 Mazda MAZDA3283
2018 Mazda MAZDA34108
2019 Mazda MAZDA3674
2020 Mazda MAZDA3232
2021 Mazda MAZDA3152
2022 Mazda MAZDA3024
2023 Mazda MAZDA3012
2024 Mazda MAZDA3312
2025 Mazda MAZDA318
2026 Mazda MAZDA301

Checking a specific 2020 Mazda MAZDA3

How do I know if my 2020 Mazda MAZDA3 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2020 Mazda MAZDA3; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V907000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mazda models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.