Mazda CX-30, MAZDA3 Recall R/2020/009: Vehicles May Unexpectedly Stop Due To Inadvertent Activation Of The Automated Smart Brake…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Jan 2020
- Launched
- 7,604
- vehicles in the UK
- AK072A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled CX-30, MAZDA3 vehicles built between 6 November 2018 and 19 October 2019. Vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated Smart Brake Support (SBS) system. The recall notice describes the fix as: the vehicle control module is reprogrammed with modified software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated Smart Brake Support (SBS) system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLES MAY UNEXPECTEDLY STOP DUE TO INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE AUTOMATED SMART BRAKE SUPPORT (SBS) SYSTEM Defect: Vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated Smart Brake Support (SBS) system Remedy: The vehicle control module is reprogrammed with modified software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated smart brake support (sbs) system.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the vehicle control module is reprogrammed with modified software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
CX-30, MAZDA3 built between 6 November 2018 and 19 October 2019 may be included. Mazda estimates 7,604 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the campaign code AK072A or the DVSA reference R/2020/009. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX-30, MAZDA3On affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360 cameras may not display | Low | R/2023/312 | |
| CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA2, MAZDA3 and 2 moreLow pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed | Urgent | R/2021/435 | |
| MAZDA3The plastic logo on the steering wheel centre may shatter and project fragments into the vehicle interior during an air bag deployment | Urgent | R/2021/273 | |
| CX-30The powered tailgate may partially lower unexpectedly from the fully opened position in certain situations | Book soon | R/2021/077 | |
| MAZDA3The engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations | Urgent | R/2020/010 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2019/358 on 28 Oct 2019, for the software controlling the air / fuel ratio contains an error. The one launched after it was R/2020/010 on 29 Jan 2020, for the engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/009, launched 29 January 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.