Mazda · CX-3 · 2020
2020 Mazda CX-3
1
Recall
1
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2020 Mazda CX-3 has 1 recall and 1 owner-reported complaint on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: air bags (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 25, 2026
- Vehicle
- 2020 Mazda CX-3
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 1
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
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This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
13.8% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 23V487000Unknown date
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Remedy Status
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
Owner Complaints
1 totalAIR BAGS
CRASH1 injuryJan 22, 2021
On 1/22/21, I was driving for Lyft. I had a passenger in this car and I was giving her a ride home. I had a seizure towards the end of the ride, and was completely amnesiac to the crash that occurred. During my seizure, I was unable to check for clearance before I entered a highway and I crashed into another car. In the police report, it states that my air bags didn't go off. As a result, my head hit the windshield and I suffered a traumatic brain injury which was a brain hemorrhage. I had to spend a night in the hospital and I got 13 staples in my head. Now, over a year later I still get migraines and I can no longer drive due to symptoms from my complex PTSD. This has affected all aspects of my life, including my ability to find employment in my field of mental health. I have nine years of experience as a mental health professional, and most of the jobs in my field require a driver's license and car. This accident could have killed me, as well as the passenger in my car and the people in the car that I crashed into. I should have reported this accident earlier, but I was dealing with a deep depression and didn't even know I could report this until after I contacted a lawyer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Mazda CX-3 have?
The 2020 Mazda CX-3 has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2020 Mazda CX-3?
NHTSA has received 1 owner-reported complaint for the 2020 Mazda CX-3.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2020 Mazda CX-3?
The 2020 Mazda CX-3 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mazda CX-3?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2020 Mazda CX-3 are air bags (1 reports).
Does the 2020 Mazda CX-3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2020 Mazda CX-3. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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