NHTSA Campaign 23V487000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Issued by Mazda North American Operations · Reported Jul 14, 2023 · 236,100 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MAZDA CX-3 2016 236,100
MAZDA CX-3 2017 236,100
MAZDA CX-3 2018 236,100
MAZDA CX-3 2019 236,100
MAZDA CX-3 2020 236,100
MAZDA CX-3 2021 236,100
MAZDA MAZDA3 2014 236,100
MAZDA MAZDA3 2015 236,100
MAZDA MAZDA3 2016 236,100
MAZDA MAZDA3 2017 236,100
MAZDA MAZDA3 2018 236,100

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V487000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.