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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda CX-3 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Mazda Mazda3 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-3 | 2016 | 48 | 3 |
| Mazda CX-3 | 2017 | 21 | 1 |
| Mazda CX-3 | 2018 | 10 | 1 |
| Mazda CX-3 | 2019 | 27 | 2 |
| Mazda CX-3 | 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| Mazda CX-3 | 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| Mazda Mazda3 | 2014 | 138 | 4 |
| Mazda Mazda3 | 2015 | 130 | 4 |
| Mazda Mazda3 | 2016 | 104 | 6 |
| Mazda Mazda3 | 2017 | 84 | 2 |
| Mazda Mazda3 | 2018 | 110 | 4 |
Other back over prevention recalls in 2023
30 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the back over prevention; Mazda North American Operations filed 95 campaigns in all.
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| 23V831000 7 Dec 2023 | PILOTCAR EV INC. |
| 23V832000 7 Dec 2023 | PILOTCAR EV INC. |
| 23V729000 30 Oct 2023 | Chinook Motor Coach, LLC |
| 23V696000 17 Oct 2023 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 23V686000 13 Oct 2023 | Ford Motor Company |
| 23V654000 28 Sept 2023 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 23V639000 15 Sept 2023 | Kia America, Inc. |
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