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Buying a used 2018 Mazda MAZDA6? Check these 2 recalls first
Two high-severity recalls on this year both end the same way: the engine can stall while driving. One covers a Mazda3/Mazda6/CX-5 engine stalling condition, the other a fuel pump that can quit. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. The complaint record leans the same direction — 58 unverified owner reports to NHTSA, 32 of them engine-related, plus 9 power train and 4 fuel/propulsion. One crash, one fire and one injury are among them.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Ask for proof the fuel pump recall was completed, by VIN
- Confirm the engine stalling recall repair is on the service history
- Test drive long enough to check for stalling or hesitation
- 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 MAZDA6
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-5 engines can stall unexpectedly | Engine | high |
| Mazda fuel pump failure can stall the engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
58 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 32 | Yes |
| Power Train | 9 | None found |
| Fuel System | 7 | Yes |
| Brakes | 4 | None found |
| Electrical System | 4 | None found |
| Suspension | 3 | None found |