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2017 Mazda Mazda3

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints83
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2017 Mazda Mazda3

2 recalls
83 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
83
Complaints citing a crash
6

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 19V272000high

    Visibility issue

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 23V487000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    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 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.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2017 Mazda Mazda3.

  • Frontal crash

    Driver
    5 / 5
    Passenger
    4 / 5

  • Side crash

    Driver
    4 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
    Side pole
    5 / 5

  • Rollover

    Rollover risk
    10.5%
    Dynamic tip
    No Tip

Driver-assistance technologies

Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
No
Lane departure warning
Optional

What the ratings mean

NHTSA gives the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 5 out of 5 stars overall. NHTSA does not publish enough comparable results for this class and year to rank it against peers.

NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.

NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 10.5% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.

Fuel economy & emissions

The EPA holds no fuel-economy record for this model year.

The EPA does not publish a record for every model year.

Consumer complaints

83 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

83
Total
6
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER28
  • ELECTRICAL18
  • BRAKES7
  • ENGINE7
  • VISIBILITY5

Notable Issues

83 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 6 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues28
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)18
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)7

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2017 Mazda Mazda3, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 23V487000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 19V272000

    Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

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621 owner complaints analyzed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 23V487000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 19V272000

    Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.