The 2017 Mazda 3 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 423,980 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION23V4870002023-07-14236,100 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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…
VISIBILITY19V2720002019-04-04187,880 affected
Defect
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
Consequence
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
Complaints by component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
27
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19
BACK OVER PREVENTION
9
SERVICE BRAKES
7
4crashes1injuries
ENGINE
5
1crashes
VISIBILITY/WIPER
5
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
1crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
POWER TRAIN
3
SUSPENSION
3
1crashes
Total complaints105
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Many modern trucks, suvs, and cars use led headlights that are excessively bright and create dangerous glare. When approaching these vehicles from the opposite direction, the headlights can be blinding — similar to having a flashlight shined directly into your eyes — causing temporary loss of…”
“Anytime the tank was filled with gas there was a strong smell of gasoline vapors that persisted for several days. The car was a few months past its warranty on emissions issues and so I was charged about $1500 to replace a cracked fuel pump and fuel vent that was stuck open. The mechanic also said…”
“Repeated instances of the mazda infotainment system making changes randomly without any user input while driving. Repeated instances of the navigation system freezing, going black, rebooting while driving.”
“The original oem radio in my mazda has been experiencing persistent ghost touch issues, making it incredibly frustrating to use. The screen often registers inputs without me touching it, leading to random changes in volume, station selections, and menu navigation. As a result, I find myself unable…”
“The screen that displays the backup camera image has an issue that makes it difficult to see the backup camera feed clearly. The screen appeared like this unexpectedly when I returned to my car after a work day. The only warning was a malfunction of the screen's touch function for the last several…”
“The infotainment screen in my mazda 3 will act as if buttons are being pressed without buttons actually being pressed. It a distraction and unsafe. I've noticed that other mazdas had issues with this as well and were given extended warranties to fix this problem. Why not the 2017 mazda 3? I talked…”
“I made a right turn onto a gravel driveway that has a slight incline. My speed was less than 10 mph. At the top of the incline I attempted to make a u turn so I could park the car. Midway through the u turn the car's acceleration increased rapidly to high speed without my stepping on the…”
“I made a right turn onto a gravel driveway that has a slight incline. My speed was less than 10 mph. At the top of the incline I attempted to make a u turn so I could park the car. Midway through the u turn the car's acceleration increased rapidly to high speed without my stepping on the…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Mazda 3 as of
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