Campaign 24V-649

Malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning

Defect summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.

Consequence

Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 24V649000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about lighting on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 24V-649
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Mazda	CX-30	2024	1
Mazda	CX-50 Hybrid	2025	0
Mazda	MAZDA3	2024	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

12 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

22V-885 Nov 30, 2022
Headlights are missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted
20V-063 Feb 6, 2020
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving
16V-753 Oct 18, 2016
Due to an incorrect combination switch being installed, the turn signals may not automatically cancel by the rotation of the steering wheel
03V-206 Jun 5, 2003
On certain mini vans and passenger vehicles, the socket holder in the fog lights is installed in the lamp casing using pressure
03V-053 Feb 13, 2003
On certain mini vans equipped with front fog lights,the fog light bulb socket may have been installed improperly
00V-118 Apr 21, 2000
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles