2020 Model Year

Mazda Mazda3

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
30
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Severe
0

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

20V346000 Jun 2020

Other

No consequence data available

19V907000 Dec 2019

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Feb 2026

My Mazda3 began producing a chirp when shifting from 3rd to 4th gear (automatic transmission). The dealer stated that the car needed a new torque conv...

Suspension
Nov 2025

I pulled into the driveway (at about 5 mph) of my passenger's home, when a very loud, metallic pop occurred somewhere inside my vehicle. I could not...

STEERING,SUSPENSION
Nov 2025

TSB 02-003/24 Car front suspension bolts corroded and making metal on metal sounds during turning and braking

EQUIPMENT
Aug 2025

See attached document for complaint.

Seat Belts
Jul 2024

Passenger seat belt won’t retract and remains in a locked state.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LANE DEPARTURE
Jun 2024

Google search shows Mazda has common problem with their front sensing camera, people are reporting the issue for different Mazda models across the boa...

STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE
Dec 2023

Lane departure warning activated and attempted to correct during a gentle curve. The location had shifted lanes due to construction, so clear lines we...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Dec 2023

I was driving down 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, traffic was crowded but flowing with an estimated speed of 20mph between lights. I believe the distance be...

Electrical System
Dec 2023

Automatic safety notification censoring system for the brakes engaged when a stop was not applicable or necessary causing the car to brake on its own...

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Sep 2023

While driving on a residential street the automatic emergency braking system activated and brought the car to a very abrupt stop but there was nothing...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Mazda Mazda3 has 30 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.

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