MAZDA MAZDA6 2018

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

65
Complaints
3
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

65 Complaints 3 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

3 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Mazda North American Operations
NHTSA Campaign: 21V875000 SAFETY RECALL
121K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local MAZDA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: MAZDA
Mfg Campaign: 5321K
Notice Date: Jul 18, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2021
Mazda North American Operations
NHTSA Campaign: 19V497000 SAFETY RECALL
262.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2019
Safety Issue:

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.

Potential Risk:
An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local MAZDA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: MAZDA
Mfg Campaign: 3719F
Notice Date: Aug 20, 2019
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2019

Consumer Complaints

65 Complaints
Mazda Motor Corp.
Campaign: 11228519 Other
Jun 30, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I MADE A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE GREEN LIGHT CHANGE I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE MAZDA6 STALLED AND THEN DRAGGED TO TAKE OFF WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

I MADE A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE GREEN LIGHT CHANGE I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE MAZDA6 STALLED AND THEN DRAGGED TO TAKE OFF WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

Additional Notes:

I MADE A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE GREEN LIGHT CHANGE I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE MAZDA6 STALLED AND THEN DRAGGED TO TAKE OFF WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer: MAZDA
Mfg Campaign: 11228519
Notice Date: Jun 30, 2019
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2019
Mazda Motor Corp.
Campaign: 11228519 Other
Jun 30, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

I MADE A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE GREEN LIGHT CHANGE I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE MAZDA6 STALLED AND THEN DRAGGED TO TAKE OFF WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

I MADE A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE GREEN LIGHT CHANGE I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE MAZDA6 STALLED AND THEN DRAGGED TO TAKE OFF WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

Additional Notes:

I MADE A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE GREEN LIGHT CHANGE I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE MAZDA6 STALLED AND THEN DRAGGED TO TAKE OFF WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer: MAZDA
Mfg Campaign: 11228519
Notice Date: Jun 30, 2019
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2019
Mazda Motor Corp.
Campaign: 11222395 Other
Jun 25, 2019
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

EXCESSIVE PAINT CHIPPING. KNOW PROBLEM. NORMAL, EVERYDAY DRIVING; NO ROCKY ROADS, GRAVEL TRUCKS, ETC.

Corrective Action:

EXCESSIVE PAINT CHIPPING. KNOW PROBLEM. NORMAL, EVERYDAY DRIVING; NO ROCKY ROADS, GRAVEL TRUCKS, ETC.

Additional Notes:

EXCESSIVE PAINT CHIPPING. KNOW PROBLEM. NORMAL, EVERYDAY DRIVING; NO ROCKY ROADS, GRAVEL TRUCKS, ETC.

Manufacturer: MAZDA
Mfg Campaign: 11222395
Notice Date: Jun 25, 2019
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2019
Mazda Motor Corp.
Campaign: 11189592 Other
Mar 22, 2019
Defect Description:

EQUIPMENT

Potential Consequences:

2018 MAZDA 6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE RADIO. *LD *TR

Corrective Action:

2018 MAZDA 6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE RADIO. *LD *TR

Additional Notes:

2018 MAZDA 6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE RADIO. *LD *TR

Manufacturer: MAZDA
Mfg Campaign: 11189592
Notice Date: Mar 22, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2019
Mazda Motor Corp.
Campaign: 11189592 Other
Mar 22, 2019
Defect Description:

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Potential Consequences:

2018 MAZDA 6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE RADIO. *LD *TR

Corrective Action:

2018 MAZDA 6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE RADIO. *LD *TR

Additional Notes:

2018 MAZDA 6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE RADIO. *LD *TR

Manufacturer: MAZDA
Mfg Campaign: 11189592
Notice Date: Mar 22, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2019

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