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2018 MAZDA Mazda3

4 recalls Risk Grade: B- Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #21V875000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
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 if Unfixed
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free 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.
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Critical #17V745000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
Your 2018 Mazda3 has a faulty exhaust valve spring that might not work right, which could cause your engine to stall while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If your engine stalls, it could lead to a crash, which could put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Mazda will contact you and fix the issue for free by inspecting and replacing the faulty exhaust valve spring at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Moderate #19V272000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
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 if Unfixed
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
Free 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.
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Under Review #23V487000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
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 if Unfixed
A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free 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.
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