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2020 Mazda Mazda 3

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

7.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,418

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2020264 · manufacturer campaign 4420F

12 June 2020

Transport Canada lists: CX 30 2020 · Mazda 3 2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened. This could cause the bolts to loosen, which may result in reduced brake effectiveness. If the bolts fall out, the caliper could also come in contact with the wheel rim and cause a loss of vehicle control.

Why it matters

Reduced brake effectiveness could cause an increase in stopping distance and create the risk of a crash. A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the tightening torque of the front brake caliper mounting bolts. If a bolt is missing, the caliper and remaining bolt will be replaced.

4,195 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2019649 · manufacturer campaign 4219L

19 December 2019

Transport Canada lists: Mazda 3 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain cars, the automatic emergency braking system (called Smart Brake Support or SBS) may falsely detect an obstacle in front of the car while driving. As a result, the brakes may apply automatically when there is no risk of a crash.

Why it matters

If the SBS system activates the brakes unexpectedly when there is no risk of a crash, there could be an increased risk of a rear-end crash.

What the dealer will do

Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to update the SBS control software. On certain cars with earlier build dates, the instrument cluster will also be reprogrammed or replaced. Mazda will provide these owners with an updated owner's manual that provides revised information about how to temporarily deactivate the SBS system.

15,746 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 66% of 116 2020 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
183 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Mazda Mazda 3 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2020 Mazda Mazda 3. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Mazda Mazda 3 get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Mazda Mazda 3 at 7.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 183 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 10 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2020 Mazda Mazda 3 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,418 in fuel, producing roughly 3,604 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.