GROUNDWORK — Mazda rearview camera flicker: check recall 23V487000
NHTSA campaign: 23V487000
Source checked: 2026-10-20 (Asia/Shanghai)
Official campaign: https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=23V487000
Official VIN lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

APPLIES TO
Certain US 2014–2018 Mazda3 and 2016–2021 CX-3 vehicles are listed. Model year alone does not establish that your vehicle is included.

2014 MAZDA MAZDA3
2015 MAZDA MAZDA3
2016 MAZDA CX-3
2016 MAZDA MAZDA3
2017 MAZDA CX-3
2017 MAZDA MAZDA3
2018 MAZDA MAZDA3
2018 MAZDA CX-3
2019 MAZDA CX-3
2020 MAZDA CX-3
2021 MAZDA CX-3

WHAT WAS REPORTED
The rearview image can flicker or become distorted. That can reduce the view behind the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

BEFORE THE REPAIR
Arrange a manufacturer recall check for the camera symptom. A temporarily clear image does not establish that an open recall has been repaired. Use the vehicle’s normal direct observation and mirror checks when maneuvering; do not rely on a defective display.

MANUFACTURER REMEDY
The campaign calls for a dealer camera inspection, replacement where needed, and a wiring harness fastening seal. The reported recall repair is free of charge. Ask the dealer to confirm the current remedy for your VIN and location.

IMPORTANT DISTINCTION
A flickering picture is different from a camera lens that simply needs cleaning. This campaign concerns the camera and its connection; cleaning alone is not evidence of recall completion.

ASK THE SERVICE PROVIDER
- Does campaign 23V487000 / Mazda 6023G remain open for this VIN?
- Does the work order include the harness fastening seal and the camera inspection result?
- If the camera is not replaced, what did the inspection establish?
- What should I do if the image still flickers after the recall visit?

KEEP THESE OBSERVATIONS
- When the image flickers or distorts, and whether it returns
- Previous camera work and the date on the work order
- Dealer confirmation of the inspection, seal installation and any replacement

AFTER THE VISIT
Keep the dated work order and check the VIN result again through the manufacturer. If the image problem remains, report it separately even if the recall work is recorded as completed.

CHECK THE SPECIFIC VEHICLE
A listed make, model and year does not prove that an individual vehicle is affected. Enter the VIN only on the official lookup or manufacturer site. A zero-open-recalls result does not explain an ongoing symptom or show the repair history. Recently announced campaigns and recalls outside the lookup coverage may need manufacturer confirmation.
This is an original owner preparation guide, not a repair procedure or a diagnosis.

YOUR RECORD
Check date: __________
Official lookup result: __________
Service arrangement: __________
Notes (no VIN or plate needed): __________