Mazda smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.
The short version
Mazda North American Operations reported a problem with the forward collision avoidance automatic emergency braking. Here is what owners need to know.
The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the SBS software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-907.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | Mazda Mazda3 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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