2018 Model Year

Mazda Mazda3

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
105
Recalls
3
Crashes
6
Severe
9

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

23V487000 Jul 2023

Other

No consequence data available

19V272000 Apr 2019

Other

No consequence data available

17V745000 Nov 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

The center dashboard information screen developed "spider cracks" and got opaque in the corners of the screen. The screen would change functions / ju...

Fuel System
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a strong fuel odor around the...

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Dec 2025

The Infotainment system is cracking uncontrollably and will make the rear view camera unusable and a safety issue. Mazda corporation wont pay for the...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Nov 2025

My 2018 Mazda 3 has an intermittent electrical failure on the high-speed CAN network that causes multiple safety-critical systems to fail while drivin...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2025

The Infotainment system is cracking uncontrollably and will make the rear view camera unusable and a safety issue. It keeps resetting every minute. Ma...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2025

No incidents

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Oct 2025

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The high-pressure fuel pump failed. This component...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2025

Touchscreen has the "ghost screen" problem. It has gotten progressively worse over the last year. The Mazda dealership did a firmware update about 2 y...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2025

Mazda had previously issued a Special Service Plan (SSP) to remediate issues with their Mazda Connect Center Display (infotainment system), specifical...

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Jun 2025

I got into my car and the infotainment screen was cracked. It had been parked in moderate weather (no extreme heat or cold) and just randomly had mult...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 has 105 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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