2017 Mazda Cx-3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (8) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Electrical System (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2023-07-14 · campaign 23V487000 · 236,100 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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, anticipa
Service bulletins (519)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-11 · SA-041-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical con
Engine 2026-08-10 · 01-010-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red text. 01-012/22 10/06/22 description some vehicles may exhibit accumulation of dried coolant (1) around the water pipe (2). this is caused by a gap between the housing and pipe due to a press fittin
Engine 2026-06-19 · SA-041-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sa supersedes the previously issued sa(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red. sa-061/25 12/17/25 description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by ask
Power Train 2026-05-01 · 01-008-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red. 01-008/23 06/05/23 some vehicles may exhibit rattling noises from the engine compartment and oil leakage from the drive belt auto tensioner. this may be caused by insufficient sealing at the driv
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-30 · SA-031-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged vin plate or vehicle certification label. to obtain a replacement vin plate (bulkhead-mounted and visible through the lower-left area of the windshield), contact dag (dealer assistance group) using vin plate request form available on
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa listed below: the changes are noted in red. sa-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 description mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Showing the 6 most recent of 519 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-19 · Visibility/Wiper“windshield wiper fluid tank leaks when you pour fluid in empty within about an hour…”
2024-07-26 · Vehicle Speed Control“led speedometer in dash showing incorrect speed or unreadable. advised of chip malfunction.…”
2024-06-11 · Steering“steering system seems to become unhinged. something in the steering system is not working properly.…”
2024-04-11 · Back Over Prevention“the contact owns a 2017 mazda cx-3. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v487000 (back over prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…”
2023-12-14 · Unknown Or Other“when starting the car in cold weather, the driver assistance system, to include rear camera display, navigation, hands-free voice commands and calling, continuously restarts for close to 15 minutes rendering safe navigation unavailable. without a backup navigation system, drivers cannot get turn prompts and safely plan for the next exit or turn. th…”
2023-08-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the engine on my 2017 cx-3 died while travelling on the interstate at 70mph just before the low fuel light would normally turn on. i pulled to the side of the interstate freaked out at what just happened. i was within a mile of an exit with a gas station and the car started when fuel was added. it's the exact same low pressure fuel pump failur…”
2023-05-29 · Exterior Lighting“both headlamp lights have water on it (condensation ocurring on both headlamps) please verify if this situation could be considered a safety hazard.…”
2023-05-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“on november 4, 2022 i was driving in the middle lane of i 87 north of saratoga springs. the car stalled and died. i was able to get to the break down lane. after sitting for 5 - 10 minutes, completely frazzled, i tried the ignition and the car started. the gas gauge said i had approximately ¼ tank left. i filled the car up and made it the rest o…”
2023-01-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i was driving my 2017 mazda cx-3 on the interstate when car suddenly jerked and failed to accelerate. i was driving 70 mph in the left lane when this happened and immediately started to pull over to the righthand shoulder of the road. the car jerked and slowed again when we were in the right lane. by the time i pulled off, the check engine light wa…”
2022-12-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“car has 24,547 miles and the fuel pump went out. car stalled while driving and had to be towed by aaa. car was repaired at overbeck auto service 1793 ohio pike, amelia, oh 45102. info@overbeckauto.com …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.