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2018 Mazda Mazda3

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
—
combined

Fatalities reported

Owner complaints to NHTSA include 1 report involving a death. Read the complaint record closely.

Recalls4
Complaints107
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2018 Mazda Mazda3

4 recalls
107 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
107
Complaints citing a crash
6

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 19V272000high

    Visibility issue

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    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.

  • 17V745000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    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.

  • 21V875000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    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.

  • 23V487000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    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.

Consumer complaints

107 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

107
Total
6
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER31
  • ELECTRICAL26
  • VISIBILITY15
  • ENGINE15
  • FUEL SYSTEM8

Serious Concerns

107 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves a death. 5 reports involve injuries. 6 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues31
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)26
visibility issues (wipers, defrost, mirrors)15

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

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621 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 23V487000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 21V875000

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

  3. Recall

    Recall 19V272000

    Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 17V745000

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.