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.
2014 Mazda MAZDA3 driver assistance problems
15 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 51,000.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 51,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Sensing system: camera3
- Rearview system braking2
- Automatic emergency braking1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mazda MAZDA3 driver assistance problems in other years
Related recalls
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 23V487000 · Recall details
What 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Rearview camera flickers or doesn't turn on at times.
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Due to improper design of the rearview camera wiring harness fastener, my rearview camera image has been distorted and flickering for years. There has been no remedy for this issue for many years now and its quite dangerous to have a camera that doesnt work at all.
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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. I believe the remedy listed with the federal safety agency is not being followed and the customers do not have a timeline to get a resolution to this issue. I'm sharing the remedy listed by the federal safety agency. "Dealers will inspect vehicles. If inspections verify no concern with the rearview camera image, a wiring harness fastening seal will be added to prevent harness movement. If inspections verify there is image distortion or flickering, the rearview camera will be replaced with a new part and a wiring harness fastening seal will be added." I'm unable to understand if there are efforts by Mazda to provide sufficient labor work to inspect the vehicle and the fastening seals are at all in their timeline. I think the federal safety agency should assess what progress has been made by Mazda in resolving this critical recall.
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the camera image was distorted. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Gas smell / leak from gas tank when more than 7/8 full. Seems to leak from the top. AEB frequently says disabled due to high interior car temperature. Even in winter when temperature below freezing.
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the camera screen was flickering and became distorted. The failure mileage was 40,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Questions about the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 driver assistance
Does the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 have driver assistance problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 driver assistance problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 51,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 driver assistance?
Yes, 1 recall: 23V487000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mazda MAZDA3 have the most driver assistance problems?
The Mazda MAZDA3 model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2018 (21 complaints), 2012 (19 complaints) and 2020 (17 complaints).
Other 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 problems
Electrical 27Brakes 26Fuel system 24Engine 14Acceleration 9Transmission 7Seat belts 5Visibility 5Airbags 4Steering 3Wheels 3Suspension 2Lights 1Seats 1Tires 1
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