2014–2021 Mazda CX-3 & Mazda Mazda3 Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 23V487000 (Mazda 6023G)
NHTSA recall 23V487000 (Mazda recall 6023G) covers about 236,100 2014–2021 Mazda CX-3 & Mazda Mazda3 vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Jul 14, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V487000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (sensing system, camera)
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 and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.
Mazda recall number 6023G
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V487000 as 6023G. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "6023G recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-3 | 2016–2021 | All CX-3 recallsYears to avoid |
| Mazda Mazda3 | 2014–2018 | All Mazda3 recallsYears to avoid |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jul 14, 2023
- Owner notification
- Aug 14, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
Check your VIN for 23V487000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V487000 is open, call any Mazda dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V487000 or 6023G). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V487000?
NHTSA recall 23V487000 (Mazda recall 6023G) covers about 236,100 2014–2021 Mazda CX-3 & Mazda Mazda3 vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Jul 14, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V487000?
NHTSA's record for 23V487000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V487000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mazda dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V487000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Mazda recall number for 23V487000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 6023G. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (6023G) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V487000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V487000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.