2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2020 Mazda MAZDA3. Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Mazda dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2020 Mazda MAZDA3. Check your MAZDA3 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Mazda MAZDA3. Mazda has issued at least 726 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
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Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Mazda MAZDA3. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Low pressure fuel pump failure with 75,575 miles on odometer. Fuel pump completely seized. Car was parked at a retail location and would not start. Upon troubleshooting, mechanic was able to determine the low pressure pump was not delivering fuel. Pump was replaced.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11748076
“size 21545ZR18 93Y. replaced these oem tires with these from costco on feb 27 2025. in dec 5 2025 the tire developed a large bubble. miles bought was 27790. current miles 31212. per tire center steal belting was broken no signs of road hazard or other damage.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11724244
“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 converter. At the time the car only 37,000 miles on it, quite low mileage for a torque converter to fail.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11719227
“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 discern the problem by visually inspecting the car. Upon returning to my home, I arranged for the dealership to inspect the car's suspension.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11700190
“TSB 02-003/24 Car front suspension bolts corroded and making metal on metal sounds during turning and braking”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11699700
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Not every 2020 Mazda MAZDA3 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Mazda dealer.