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2017 Mazda CX-3 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Mazda CX-3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 21 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mazda dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Mazda CX-3, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Mazda CX-3 owner complaints

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mazda CX-3, describing incidents dated March 5, 2017 to March 15, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 10 complaints
  • Engine 3 complaints
  • Electrical System 2 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 2 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
  • Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints

Of the 21 complaints on file, 2 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11649311 · Filed

    Windshield wiper fluid tank leaks when you pour fluid in empty within about an hour

  • ODI #11604636 · Filed

    LED speedometer in dash showing incorrect speed or unreadable. Advised of chip malfunction.

  • ODI #11593642 · Filed

    Steering system seems to become unhinged. Something in the steering system is not working properly.

Read all 21 complaints

Rearview Image May Not Display Properly

NHTSA #23V487000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported July 14, 2023 · Mazda North American Operations

Potentially affected: 236,100 vehicles

Repair completion: 41.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mazda campaign 6023G · Owners notified August 14, 2024

Defect description

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 consequence

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

Manufacturer 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

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.

Other Mazda CX-3 model years

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