NHTSA Safety Recalls
2017 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls
The 2017 Mazda Mazda3 has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Mazda Mazda3 built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
2 recalls on the 2017 Mazda Mazda3
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
NHTSA 23V487000- The 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.
- The risk
- A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- 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.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA 19V272000- The 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.
- The risk
- Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Reported April 4, 2019 by Mazda North American Operations
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2017 Mazda Mazda3 built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.