Vehicle recall 19V907000 · December 19, 2019
2019-2020 Mazda Mazda3
The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
- 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 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V907000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 19, 2019
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
- Manufacturer campaign
- 4219L
- Owner notification
- February 14, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 35,390
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda Mazda3 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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