MAZDA MAZDA3 (2018) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Mazda recalls 2018 Mazda3 vehicles with faulty exhaust valve springs that may cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk. Owners must have engines inspected by dealers for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mazda is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles because an incorrect exhaust valve spring can fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall that increases crash risk. Affected vehicles need free engine inspections by dealers to replace the faulty springs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225198-mazda-2018-mazda3-engine-stall-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225198-mazda-2018-mazda3-engine-stall-risk-recall · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V745000
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“Mazda 2018 Mazda3: Engine Stall Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225198-mazda-2018-mazda3-engine-stall-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #17V745000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V745000).
Why it’s dangerous
The faulty exhaust valve spring can fail during normal driving, causing the engine to stall. This stall could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, especially at higher speeds.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Mazda3 vehicles with incorrect exhaust valve springs are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face increased crash risk if the engine stalls.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Mazda3 has an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The recall covers vehicles notified by Mazda starting January 20, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Mazda Customer Service
Call 1-800-222-5500 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule an engine inspection.
Have Engine Inspected by Dealer
Dealers will inspect the engine and replace any incorrect exhaust valve springs at no cost.
January 20, 2018
What NHTSA says to do
Mazda 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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Mazda is recalling 2018 Mazda3 vehicles with incorrect exhaust valve springs that may fail while driving, causing engine stalls and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2018 Mazda3 with an incorrect exhaust valve spring, which Mazda will notify owners about starting January 20, 2018.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 to schedule a free engine inspection at a dealer.
Contact Mazda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mazda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V745000 — Mazda Mazda Hello, I own a Mazda that is covered by recall 17V745000 from Mazda. The official recall notice states: Mazda 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V745000 (November 21, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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