Mazda North American Operations: Safety Recalls in 2023

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 8 safety recalls made by Mazda North American Operations in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 12, 2023
(Campaign #: 6423L)

Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
NHTSA ID: 23V837000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 12,741
Consequence Summary:
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6423L.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 14.21
October 26, 2023
(Campaign #: 6223J)

Multiple Camera Images May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and MAZDA3 vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
NHTSA ID: 23V718000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 11,903
Consequence Summary:
A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the view monitor control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6223J.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.04
October 26, 2023
(Campaign #: 6323J)

Engine & Electric Motor May Shut Down Unexpectedly

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the engine and electric motor may shut down unexpectedly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
NHTSA ID: 23V719000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 4,252
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the powertrain control module and engine control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6323J.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.49
August 4, 2023
(Campaign #: 6123H)

Inaccurate Pedestrian Warning Sounds/FMVSS 141

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. Software in the Approaching Vehicle Audible System (AVAS) Information Sound Box (ISB) amplifier may be missing, which can cause inaccurate, external pedestrian warning sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
NHTSA ID: 23V553000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 17,600
Consequence Summary:
Inaccurate external warning sounds may confuse pedestrians about the direction of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the AVAS ISB amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6123H.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.09
July 14, 2023
(Campaign #: 6023G)

Rearview Image May Not Display Properly

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.
NHTSA ID: 23V487000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 236,100
Consequence Summary:
A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 37.71
June 15, 2023
(Campaign #: 5923F)

Loss of Vehicle Control

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. Some steering and suspension bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, which can cause the steering intermediate shaft, the front anti-lock brake system wheel speed sensor harnesses, or the front upper control arms to detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
NHTSA ID: 23V429000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 18
Consequence Summary:
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace the steering and suspension bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5923F.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.44
April 18, 2023
(Campaign #: 5823D)

Damaged ABS Hydraulic Control Unit

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2022-2023 CX-30 and 2023 CX-50 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may be damaged, which can result in reduced braking ability.
NHTSA ID: 23V275000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 2,410
Consequence Summary:
Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5823D.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.69
March 1, 2023
(Campaign #: 5723B)

Trailer Hitch Harness May Detach

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2023 CX-50 vehicles equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch. The trailer hitch harness may detach and become damaged, which can result in inoperative trailer lights and/or brakes.
NHTSA ID: 23V135000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 560
Consequence Summary:
Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5723B.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.79