ID: #19V907000
MFR: Mazda North American Operations
What This Recall Means
Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
How to Get This Fixed
Free 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.