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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 23V487📅 Jul 17, 2023

2016–2021 Mazda CX-3 & 2014–2018 Mazda MAZDA3 recall: backup camera

⚠️ 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.

💥 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 fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
23V487000
Manufacturer recall #
6023G
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
236,100
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Owner phone
1-800-222-5500
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 14, 2024
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 23V487 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V487?

2016–2021 Mazda CX-3 & 2014–2018 Mazda MAZDA3. 236,100 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mazda dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-5500.