2014 Mazda MAZDA3 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3, 8% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is an existing recall on my car 2014 Mazda 3 dated July 14, 2023 for the glitches with rearview mirror and rearview mirror disconnecting at random. While this has been outstanding for one year Mazda discourages customers from scheduling appointment to get the vehicle inspected and fixed in accordance to the guidance listed in NHTSA recall. I visited Capitol Mazda San Jose on 11/18/23 as well as called them to schedule a check on 7/17/24 but both these times I was informed that there are no parts to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11602914, filed 2024-07“The infotainment screen in my Mazda3 developed a large spider crack in the corner. It's available for inspection upon request. It affects my ability to read information on the screen, and partially obstructs my backup camera's image. The problem has been confirmed by both the dealer, who saw the issue firsthand, and Mazda (see Service Alert No.: SA-008/18, issued 02/20/2018 - please note, the spider crack I have is much larger than the ones in the pictures in the Service Alert). There was no warning this issue was going to affect my car, it just happened one day.”
NHTSA complaint #11623549, filed 2024-11“The rear backup sensors no longer work and did not give any indication they stopped working. They do not detect cars driving up from behind when driving or switching lanes or objects or people behind the car anymore when you reverse. This happened without any notice or warning indications.”
NHTSA complaint #11727114, filed 2026-03“The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown hypothetical diagnostic was made. The contact declined to pay the repair cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring increasingly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11567508, filed 2024-01, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while parked, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image and failed to work as designed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear-view camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention). The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11537207, filed 2023-08, 80,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V487000Jul 14, 2023Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly…Covers: Mazda MAZDA3 2014–2018, CX-3 2016–2021
Related service bulletins
- 10243551Sep 22, 2023Service bulletin 09-031/20 issued on 09/21/20 is no longer valid. It is superceded by recall 6023g (ã¢ââ2014-2018 mazda3 and 2016-2021 cx-3 - rearview image may not display…
- 10206938Jan 11, 2022Symptom troubleshooting tables to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns. No. 1 Blank Screen No. 2. Rear View Camera is not displayed No. 3 Rebooting No. 4 Infotainment System Has No…
- 10180668Sep 21, 2020Some vehicles may exhibit a distorted image or no image from the rear mount camera when shifted into reverse. Due to friction, the coating of camera socket terminals may wear…
- 10173250Mar 4, 2020Some customers may complain about a rear view monitor display that is: ï· Blank (or may have backup camera warning message) ï· Distorted ï· Blurry ï· Fuzzy ï·…
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3
27 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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