The 2020 Mazda CX-3 is associated with 1 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Air Bags, accounting for 1 reports (100% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 26 to 31 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 1 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Air Bags (1 / 100%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 26–31 MPG (6 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
26–31MPG
6 EPA certified variants (2l 4-cyl and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
1
1 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
5 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2020 Mazda CX-3?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
CX-3 2WD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 29 MPG 34 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
CX-30 2WD 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 25 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
CX-30 2WD 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 25 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
CX-3 4WD 2L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 27 MPG 32 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
CX-30 4WD 2.5L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 25 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
CX-30 4WD 2.5L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 24 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2020 Mazda CX-3?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 13.8%
SUV AWD 13.600000000000001%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 Mazda CX-3 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2020 Mazda CX-3?

Summary of 1 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
1
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
1

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Air Bags 1 complaint (1 crash)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2020 Mazda CX-3 problems & component breakdown (1 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2020 Mazda CX-3?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V487000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2020 Mazda CX-3 recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.