Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about a safety defect in certain Mazda3 and CX-3 vehicles from model years 2014 to 2018 for Mazda3 and 2016 to 2021 for CX-3.

The issue involves the rearview camera wiring harness, which may get damaged from vibrations during normal vehicle operation or when closing the liftgate due to an improperly designed harness fastener. As a result, the connector pins wear out and create high electrical resistance. This can lead to a distorted or flickering image on the rearview camera when reversing, potentially affecting the driver’s judgment and increasing the risk of a crash.

There are no warning signs prior to the occurrence of this defect, and there have been no reports of accidents or injuries related to this issue.

A total of 227,335 vehicles are affected in the United States:

• 2014-2018 Mazda3 5-door hatchback – 141,491 units
• 2016-2021 CX-3 – 85,844 units

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail. For the latest updates, please visit mazdarecallinfo.com or nhtsa.gov.

Mazda North American Operations, based in Irvine, California, is responsible for sales, marketing, parts, and customer service support for Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico through approximately 780 dealerships. Mazda Canada Inc. manages operations in Canada, while Mazda Motor de Mexico oversees operations in Mexico. Mazda de Colombia handles operations in Colombia.

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