2020 Mazda CX-3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
50/100
#4 most-complained of 7 CX-3 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2020 Mazda CX-3 has 1 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #4 highest of 7 CX-3 model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 100% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 28 city / 33 hwy
Top 2020 Mazda CX-3 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (100%)
2020 Mazda CX-3 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V487000Jul 14, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras236,100 vehicles
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.
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
2020 Mazda CX-3 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,175
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other CX-3 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Mazda CX-3 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Mazda CX-3 ranks #4 of 7 among CX-3 model years (Complaint Index 50/100). It has 1 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mazda CX-3?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints).
- Does the 2020 Mazda CX-3 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Mazda CX-3, most recently reported 2023, covering collision avoidance & cameras.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Mazda CX-3?
- EPA rates the 2020 Mazda CX-3 at 30 MPG combined (28 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,175. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.