Recall 24V649 affects 672 2024-2025 Mazda MAZDA3, CX-30, and CX-50 Hybrid vehicles for a forward-sensing-camera defect. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.
Mazda is recalling 672 2024-2025 MAZDA3, CX-30, and CX-50 Hybrid vehicles because a forward sensing camera malfunction can stop automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist from working and keep headlights from switching out of high beam. Those system failures can increase crash risk, and Mazda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The forward sensing camera on the 2024-2025 Mazda MAZDA3, CX-30, and CX-50 Hybrid reads the road ahead for driver-assistance features. It feeds information to automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and high-beam control so the vehicle can help brake, hold its lane, and switch from high beams to low beams when needed.
On affected vehicles, the camera software was left in production mode instead of normal mode because of an improper program setting. That means the camera does not give those systems the normal input they need. Automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist do not work as intended, and the headlights do not automatically change from high beams to low beams as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The concern is not a worn part or a gradual symptom the driver can feel; it is a camera software state that needs the corrected remedy software.
Who's affected?
The same forward sensing camera is tied to camera, automatic emergency braking, and headlight functions across 3 Mazda model lines.
| 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 | Camera |
|---|---|
| 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 | Automatic emergency braking |
| 2024 Mazda MAZDA3 | Headlights |
| 2024 Mazda CX-30 | Camera |
| 2024 Mazda CX-30 | Automatic emergency braking |
| 2024 Mazda CX-30 | Headlights |
| 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid | Camera |
| 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid | Automatic emergency braking |
| 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid | Headlights |
| Units affected | 672 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control depend on the forward sensing camera. If that camera fails, those systems can stop working as intended, increasing crash risk. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm your VIN and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Mazda MAZDA3, CX-30, or CX-50 Hybrid is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mazda dealer to schedule the free forward sensing camera inspection and replacement that addresses the automatic braking, lane-keep assist, and high-beam control problem.
- Bring the recall notice if Mazda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V649 when you call.
- Avoid relying on automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, or automatic high-beam switching until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mazda technician inspects the forward sensing camera and replaces it if the inspection shows the recall condition. That camera supports automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and automatic high beam control, so the repair restores the affected driver assistance functions. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you already paid for a related forward sensing camera repair before the recall notice, Mazda's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring repair paperwork to the service desk or contact Mazda customer service about the claim process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 3, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 4, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| September 6, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 24, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 2, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| November 2, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V649?
Recall 24V649 covers 672 Mazda vehicles: 2024 MAZDA3 and CX-30 models, plus 2025 CX-50 Hybrid models. A forward sensing camera malfunction can prevent automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and automatic high-beam control from working as intended. Mazda dealers will inspect and replace the camera for free if needed.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Mazda MAZDA3, CX-30, or CX-50 Hybrid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V649. If it is, contact a franchised Mazda dealer and ask for the forward sensing camera inspection. Reference Mazda recall number 6824H when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Mazda's remedy states that dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as needed free of charge at a franchised Mazda dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 24V649?
The safety risk is reduced driver-assistance and lighting support. If automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control do not function as intended, crash risk increases. Until the inspection is complete, do not assume those systems will intervene or adjust the headlights correctly.
When were owners notified about recall 24V649?
Mazda mailed owner notification letters on September 24, 2024. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Mazda dealer if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V649000 |
|---|---|
| Mazda customer service | 1-800-222-5500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V649 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V649000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
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