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Year · Make · Model

2018 Mazda MAZDA3

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

4
Open recalls
106
NHTSA complaints
0
Defect investigations
459
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Consumer complaints

106 filed
6
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries reported
1
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Electrical System
    30
  • Unknown OR Other
    25
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER
    15
  • Engine
    12
  • Back Over Prevention
    12
  • FUEL/PROPULSION System
    7
  • Service Brakes
    6
  • Power Train
    5

Recalls

4 campaigns
23V487000·BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA2023-07-14

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.

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

FixDealers 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.

21V875000·FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2021-11-12

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

RiskFuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixDealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.

19V272000·VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER2019-04-04

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.

RiskReduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

FixMazda 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.

17V745000·ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM2017-11-21

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall.

RiskAn engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

FixMazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace any incorrect exhaust valve springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1717K.

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