Every 2018 Mazda MAZDA3 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 23V487000
Jul 14, 2023Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- 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.
- 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, 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 details for 23V487000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 21V875000
Dec 11, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers 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.
Full recall details for 21V875000 →Visibility · NHTSA 19V272000
Apr 4, 2019Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 details for 19V272000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 17V745000
Nov 21, 2017Engine and Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V745000 →
2018 Mazda MAZDA3 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mazda MAZDA3, reporting 6 crashes, 5 injuries, 1 deaths. Mazda has issued at least 462 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System30
- Unknown Or Other26
- Visibility/Wiper16
- Back Over Prevention15
- Engine12
- Fuel/Propulsion System7
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (146)
- Electrical System (141)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (52)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (41)
- Unknown Or Other (40)
- Power Train (35)
Read Mazda MAZDA3 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mazda MAZDA3. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“In 2023, the reverse camera would either flicker or completely shut off (displaying a blank screen) while the reverse gear is engaged. While reversing the vehicle to park onto the property the rear camera image failed to display in the vehicle, leading to a collision with the curb.”
2018 MAZDA MAZDA3Jul 18, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11603286
Crash
“VEHICLE WAS OFF AND UNATTENDED IN PARKING LOT:MANUAL TRANSMISSION WHICH I'VE DRIVEN MY WHOLE LIFE & I'M NO SPRING CHICKEN. LIVE IN FLAT CITY WHERE HILL/ROLLING BACK HAS NEVER BEEN AN ISSUE. CAR HAS ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE.”
2018 MAZDA MAZDA3Jun 24, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11330612
Death reportedInjury reportedCrash
“ON 2/14/19 BETWEEN 2:30 AND 3 P.M., MY MOTHER (MELISSA DODSON) WAS INVOLVED IN A FATAL CAR ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE (A 2004 GMC ENVOY) THAT RESULTED IN BEING DOA. SHE WAS DRIVING A 2018 MAZDA MAZDA3 SPORT FOUR [removed] WESTBOUND ON EAST HANOVER RD IN GRAHAM, NC AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.”
2018 MAZDA MAZDA3Mar 26, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11191637
Crash
“COMING OFF THE BQE IN NYC, ON A SHARP TURN EXIT RAMP LOST STEERING CONTROL. THE CAR VEERED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT INTO THE BARRIER CAUSING ALL THE SIDE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. LUCKY IT WAS AT A LOW SPEED SO NOBODY WAS HURT AND VERY MINOR BODY DAMAGE CAUSED.”
2018 MAZDA MAZDA3Mar 14, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11186935
Injury reportedCrash
“ON SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2018, I WAS DRIVING OUT OF THE STATE, DURING A ROAD TRIP ON MY WAY FROM CANNON BEACH TO PORTLAND IN THE STATE OF OREGON AROUND 9PM, I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 MAZDA 3 ON NORTH OF HIGHWAY I-5 WHEN RAIN BEGAN DURING RUSH TRAFFIC.”
2018 MAZDA MAZDA3Sep 25, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11131123
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