Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Mazda mazda3 has 2 recalls, 82 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
82
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V272000
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 w...
23V487000
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 ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Anytime the tank was filled with gas there was a strong smell of gasoline vapors that persisted for ... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Repeated instances of the Mazda Infotainment system making changes randomly without any user input w... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The original OEM radio in my Mazda has been experiencing persistent ghost touch issues, making it in... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The screen that displays the backup camera image has an issue that makes it difficult to see the bac... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The infotainment screen in my Mazda 3 will act as if buttons are being pressed without buttons actua... |
| May 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I made a right turn onto a gravel driveway that has a slight incline. My speed was less than 10 mph.... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Seat sensor failed. |
| Mar 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Hello frustrated people! Second time back to the dealership...backup camera they say got wet from... |
| Jan 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Malfunctioning on and off on the display screen. My battery went dead after 11 months. Cause? It ... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2017 Mazda Mazda3 Sport is affected by a problem widely known as "ghost touch" by owners of this ... |
| Dec 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The infotainment system is malfunctioning. It constantly restarts/reboots while I am driving and it... |
| Dec 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My rear camera is not centered when I bought my car as new in 2017. I reported the issue. But they t... |
| Nov 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Screen has delamination causing it to have a "ghost touch" it will randomly change stations, change ... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am experiencing an issue with the infotainment system in my vehicle where it behaves erratically a... |
| Aug 25, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The mazda infotainment screen makes the entire system nearly unusable as it can cause music station... |
| Aug 9, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My radio in my 2017 Mazda3 hatchback randomly presses buttons with no input from the user. This is a... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a Mazda 2017 and it has a problem with Connect Touch Screen at the Central Display unit is Gh... |
| Jun 22, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The infotainment touchscreen has a ghost touch issue which causes settings to be randomly changed wh... |