Mazda MAZDA3: Forward collision avoidance — automatic emergency braking

Affects Mazda MAZDA3 · 2019–2020 — about 35K vehicles.

The hazard

Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational