Model year 2017 · Mazda

2017 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The most recent was reported on July 14, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MAZDA3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Mazda Mazda3, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V487000	July 14, 2023	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
19V272000	April 4, 2019	Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V487000Manufacturer no. 6023G

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: July 14, 2023
Owner notification: August 14, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 236,100 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: MAZDA3

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V487000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V272000Manufacturer no. 3219D

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

Report received by NHTSA: April 4, 2019
Owner notification: May 7, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 187,880 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mazda Mazda3: July 20, 2015 – July 18, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: MAZDA3

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V272000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 17, 2023.