Model year 2017 · Compact Cars, Midsize Cars

2017 Mazda 3: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Mazda 3 at 28–32 mpg combined across 10 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 84 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

28–32

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as MAZDA3.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mazda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Mazda 3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Mazda 3, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 23V487000 Reported Jul 14, 2023

Filed by: Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 6023G)
Units affected: 236,100 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA 19V272000 Reported Apr 4, 2019

Filed by: Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 3219D)
Units affected: 187,880 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Mazda 3 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Mazda 3 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
3 4-Door	2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	27/37/31 mpg	$2,150	284
3 4-Door	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	28/37/32 mpg	$2,100	281
3 4-Door	2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	25/34/29 mpg	$2,300	312
3 4-Door	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	27/36/30 mpg	$2,250	293
3 4-Door	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	28/37/31 mpg	$2,150	284
3 5-Door	2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	27/37/31 mpg	$2,150	286
3 5-Door	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	28/37/31 mpg	$2,150	283
3 5-Door	2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	25/33/28 mpg	$2,400	319
3 5-Door	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	26/35/30 mpg	$2,250	294
3 5-Door	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	27/36/30 mpg	$2,250	291

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Mazda 3 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Mazda 3 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.5%	No
2017 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.5%	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Mazda 3 owner complaints

Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mazda 3, most recently on Oct 19, 2026. 6 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Mazda 3 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Unknown or other	28
Electrical system	19
Back over prevention	9
Service brakes	7
Engine	5
Visibility/wiper	5
Structure: Body	4
Fuel/propulsion system	3
Power train	3
Suspension	3

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mazda 3 model years

Mazda 3 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 3	26–30 mpg	0	1	5/5
2025 3	26–31 mpg	1	8	5/5
2024 3	26–31 mpg	3	12	5/5
2023 3	26–31 mpg	0	12	5/5
2022 3	26–31 mpg	0	24	5/5
2021 3	26–31 mpg	1	54	5/5
2020 3	27–30 mpg	2	32	5/5
2019 3	27–30 mpg	6	74	—
2018 3	28–32 mpg	4	110	5/5
2016 3	29–33 mpg	6	104	5/5
2015 3	29–33 mpg	4	128	5/5

All Mazda 3 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Mazda models

2017 Mazda 2 2017 Mazda 6 2017 Mazda CX-3 2017 Mazda CX-5 2017 Mazda CX-9 2017 Mazda MX-5

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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