Mazda North American Operations: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
Mazda North American Operations reported this defect to federal regulators on Jul 14, 2023 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 236,100. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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.
The risk
A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The 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.
11 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mazda CX-3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Mazda CX-3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Mazda CX-3 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Mazda CX-3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Mazda Mazda3 | 110 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 Mazda CX-3 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Mazda Mazda3 | 84 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 Mazda CX-3 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 Mazda Mazda3 | 104 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2015 Mazda Mazda3 | 130 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 2014 Mazda Mazda3 | 138 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 23V487000.
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