Mazda CX-30, MAZDA3 Recall R/2023/312: On Affected Vehicles The Images From The Rear View / 360 Cameras May Not Display, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 6 Nov 2023
- Launched
- 1,135
- vehicles in the UK
- AP059A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled CX-30, MAZDA3 vehicles built between 6 April 2023 and 2 September 2023. The images from the rear view / 360, cameras may not display. The recall notice describes the fix as: re-program the View Monitor Control (VMC) module with improved software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The images from the rear view / 360, cameras may not display.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360 cameras may not display. Defect: On affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360� cameras may not display. Remedy: Re-program the View Monitor Control (VMC) module with improved software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360 cameras may not display.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: re-program the View Monitor Control (VMC) module with improved software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
CX-30, MAZDA3 built between 6 April 2023 and 2 September 2023 may be included. Mazda estimates 1,135 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the campaign code AP059A or the DVSA reference R/2023/312. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA2, MAZDA3 and 2 moreLow pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed | Urgent | R/2021/435 | |
| MAZDA3The plastic logo on the steering wheel centre may shatter and project fragments into the vehicle interior during an air bag deployment | Urgent | R/2021/273 | |
| CX-30The powered tailgate may partially lower unexpectedly from the fully opened position in certain situations | Book soon | R/2021/077 | |
| MAZDA3The engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations | Urgent | R/2020/010 | |
| CX-30, MAZDA3Vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated smart brake support (sbs) system | Urgent | R/2020/009 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2023/311 on 6 Nov 2023, for on certain vehicles the engine may fail to start while driving or when at a stop. The one launched after it was R/2024/020 on 22 Jan 2024, for on affected vehicles a fault relating to the Steering rack could result in the driver…. You can also see every Mazda recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/312, launched 6 November 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.