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2018 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3, filed between November 21, 2017 and July 14, 2023. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.

Check my VIN for open recalls

Campaign	Filed	Part
23V487000	July 14, 2023	Back over prevention: camera
21V875000	November 12, 2021	Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump
19V272000	April 4, 2019	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
17V745000	November 21, 2017	Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Back over prevention: camera (23V487000)

Filed July 14, 2023

What is wrong. 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.

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

The 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.

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump (21V875000)

Filed November 12, 2021

What is wrong. 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.

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

The 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.

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer (19V272000)

Filed April 4, 2019

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

The 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.

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system (17V745000)

Filed November 21, 2017

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Check that your car is on the list

Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2018 Mazda Mazda3 may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.

How to confirm the repair is free

Call any authorized Mazda dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.

If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Mazda may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Mazda customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.

Other model years of the Mazda3

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2018 Mazda Mazda3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Mazda Mazda3 have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.

Is a recall repair on a 2018 Mazda Mazda3 free?

Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Mazda dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.

How do I know if my 2018 Mazda Mazda3 was already fixed?

Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.