The defect
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.
The risk
Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda CX-30 | 2024 |
| Mazda CX-50 Hybrid | 2025 |
| Mazda Mazda3 | 2024 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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-30 | 2024 | 33 | 2 |
| Mazda CX-50 Hybrid | 2025 | 9 | 5 |
| Mazda Mazda3 | 2024 | 12 | 3 |
Other lane departure recalls in 2024
2 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the lane departure; Mazda North American Operations filed 95 campaigns in all.
| 24V024000 18 Jan 2024 | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024