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2018 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3. The most recent was reported on July 14, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MAZDA3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V487000July 14, 2023Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
21V875000November 12, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
19V272000April 4, 2019Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer
17V745000November 21, 2017Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V487000Manufacturer no. 6023G

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
July 14, 2023
Owner notification
August 14, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
236,100 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V487000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V875000Manufacturer no. 5321K

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
November 12, 2021
Owner notification
July 18, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
121,038 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V875000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V272000Manufacturer no. 3219D

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

Report received by NHTSA
April 4, 2019
Owner notification
May 7, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
187,880 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3
July 20, 2015 – July 18, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V272000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V745000Manufacturer no. 1717K

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System

Report received by NHTSA
November 21, 2017
Owner notification
January 22, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
144 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3
October 9, 2017 – October 18, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V745000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 17, 2023.