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2019 MAZDA MAZDA3 Recalled by Mazda North American Operations — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Date: December 19, 2019
Company: Mazda North American Operations
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2019 MAZDA MAZDA3. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Mazda North American Operations

Mazda North American Operations has 48 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report