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Buying a used 2018 Mazda MAZDA3? Check these 4 recalls first

4 NHTSA recalls · 108 owner complaints on file

The 2018 Mazda3 has 4 recalls addressing an incorrect exhaust valve spring that can stall the engine, fuel pump failure that can stall the engine, rearview camera malfunction, and windshield wiper failure from a faulty relay. Its 108 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, led by electrical system at 30, unknown or other at 26, visibility/wiper at 16, and back over prevention at 15. Camera and wiper operation merit specific checks, with recall completion documented separately from routine servicing.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Verify valve spring and fuel pump recall completion.
3. Confirm camera recall repair and consistent reverse images.
4. Verify wiper relay recall repair and all wiper settings.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Mazda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Mazda MAZDA3

What owners have reported to NHTSA

108 complaints filed for this model year, including 6 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2020
• 2024
• All MAZDA3 recalls