Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 24V-649 · Mazda vehicles
Mazda North American Operations recall 24V-649 covers 672 Mazda vehicles for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V649000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.
The risk
Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 10, 2024 to July 29, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.