2018 Mazda Mazda3 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA has 20 complaints in Collision Avoidance & Cameras for the 2018 Mazda3, 19% of all 108 complaints that year, tied to recall 23V487000 for a flickering or distorted rearview camera. One crash was reported; median mileage at failure is 40,000.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 20
- 19% of 108
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 40,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the rearview camera image flickers, distorts, or fails to display when reversing.
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning lights illuminate unexpectedly at low speed, sometimes forcing the driver to pull over.
- Several owners describe long waits for the recall repair because replacement parts were unavailable at dealers.
- Forward collision warning and lane departure warning lights turn on and off with no apparent cause, sometimes linked to cold weather.
- Error codes such as C1001 and U3003 appear alongside collision-avoidance warning lights and electrical parking brake faults.
When 2018 Mazda Mazda3 collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 16, 2022, latest Jun 13, 2025.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3
- NHTSA 23V487000Jul 14, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras236,100 vehicles
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.
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Mazda3 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20050 (0%)
- 20060 (0%)
- 20070 (0%)
- 20080 (0%)
- 20090 (0%)
- 20101 (0%)
- 20110 (0%)
- 20120 (0%)
- 20130 (0%)
- 201412 (9%)
- 201513 (10%)
- 201612 (12%)
- 201713 (16%)
- 201820 (19%)
- 20199 (12%)
- 202015 (47%)
- 20217 (14%)
- 20222 (8%)
- 20232 (17%)
- 20242 (17%)
- 20252 (29%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many complaints does the 2018 Mazda3 have for collision avoidance and cameras?
- NHTSA lists 20 complaints in this area for the 2018 Mazda3, which is 19% of all 108 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Mazda3 rearview camera?
- Yes. Recall 23V487000, reported July 14, 2023, covers 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles where the rearview camera image may flicker or display distorted. Dealers will inspect and replace the camera and install a wiring harness as needed.
- At what mileage do these camera and collision-avoidance problems occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 40,000 miles.
- Did the collision avoidance issues cause any crashes on the 2018 Mazda3?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash associated with this problem area for the 2018 Mazda3, with no fires or injuries reported.