Mazda recalls 2014-2018 Mazda3 and CX-3 for faulty rearview cameras
Mazda is recalling 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles because rearview cameras may display flickering or distorted images, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace cameras free of charge.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This safety system defect can reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk, but no injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury are scored as High (3).
Plain-English summary
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles due to a defect in the rearview camera system. The rearview camera image may display with flickering or distortion, reducing the driver's rear view and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Affected vehicles include Mazda3 models from 2014-2018 and CX-3 models from 2016-2021. Approximately 236,100 vehicles are affected by this recall.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary and install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters have been mailed in phases, with remaining letters anticipated to be sent by May 1, 2025.
Owners should contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 (Option 6) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- MAZDA MAZDA3, CX-3
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Category
- Vehicle — Rearview Camera System
- Affected units
- 236,100
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- MAZDA3
- CX-3
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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