2017 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 83
Latest campaign: Jul 14, 2023

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	1	Jul 14, 2023	23V487000
Visibility	1	Apr 4, 2019	19V272000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 14, 2023Latest campaign


Jul 14, 202323V487000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V487000 What's 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V487000 · Jul 14, 2023
Apr 4, 201919V272000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V272000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V272000 · Apr 4, 2019

Jul 14, 202323V487000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V487000

What's 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V487000 · Jul 14, 2023

Apr 4, 201919V272000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V272000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 19V272000 · Apr 4, 2019

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component83

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

83Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Unknown or other	27	33	1	1
Electrical system	20	24	0	0
Back over prevention	11	13	0	0
Service brakes	7	8	4	1
Visibility/wiper	5	6	0	0
Engine	5	6	1	0
Structure	4	5	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	3	4	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	3	4	1	1
Power train	3	4	0	0
Suspension	3	4	1	0
Wheels	3	4	0	0
Air bags	2	2	0	0
Steering	2	2	1	0
Vehicle speed control	2	2	1	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Exterior lighting
“Many modern trucks, SUVs, and cars use LED headlights that are excessively bright and create dangerous glare.”
Filed 04/16/2026 · ODI 11731744
Fuel/propulsion system
“Anytime the tank was filled with gas there was a strong smell of gasoline vapors that persisted for several days.”
Filed 09/11/2025 · ODI 11686763
Electrical system
“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.”
Filed 07/28/2025 · ODI 11676786

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2017 Mazda Mazda3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The most recent, 23V487000 (reported July 14, 2023), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Mazda Mazda3?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 27 complaints out of 83 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Mazda Mazda3?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.

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