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2018 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

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These campaigns cover the 2018 Mazda Mazda3 as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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23V487000

Back Over Prevention · Sensing System · Camera

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

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

The fix — freeDealers 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.

What was foundMazda 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.

23V487000 at NHTSA
21V875000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Delivery · Fuel Pump

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

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

The fix — freeDealers 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.

What was foundMazda 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.

21V875000 at NHTSA
19V272000

Visibility · Windshield Wiper/washer

Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

The riskReduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

The fix — freeMazda 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.

What was foundMazda 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.

19V272000 at NHTSA
17V745000

Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The riskAn engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeMazda 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.

What was foundMazda 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.

17V745000 at NHTSA

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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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