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2018 Mazda Mazda6 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mazda Mazda6, most often about the engine (55% of complaints). It is 15th of 20 Mazda6 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.

Complaints58
Recalls2
Crashes reported1
Fires reported1
Injuries reported1

Most common 2018 Mazda Mazda6 problems

  1. Engine

    32 complaints · 55%

    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.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 3,200 miles
    Vehixle has open recall #3719f. Took vehicle in for service on july 15 and according to NHTSA recall has even out since june 27.2019. To this day I have not gotten any letter or anything stating car has open recall when the car can turn of randomly. Will be taking car in on 08/26/19 but I'm concerned as to why this…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 7,200 miles

  2. Other or unspecified

    9 complaints · 16%

    I was driving on a street and my check engine light, tcs/dsc light, sbs/scbs light, mrcc light, and warning light appeared on my dashboard. My car then started putting or jerky. It felt as my car was very weak as if it was going to give out. This is the third time these same malfunctions appeared. Each time it…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 26,198 miles

  3. Transmission

    9 complaints · 16%

    Vehixle has open recall #3719f. Took vehicle in for service on july 15 and according to NHTSA recall has even out since june 27.2019. To this day I have not gotten any letter or anything stating car has open recall when the car can turn of randomly. Will be taking car in on 08/26/19 but I'm concerned as to why this…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 7,200 miles
    The contact owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that he had experienced a transmission surged on five separate occasions since owning the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer after each failure and various unknown repairs and software updates were…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 10,000 miles

  4. Fuel system

    7 complaints · 12%

    Parts named most often: delivery.

    The contact owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v875000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 27,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v875000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 49,000 miles

  5. Electrical

    4 complaints · 7%

    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.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 3,200 miles
    The contact owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that he had experienced a transmission surged on five separate occasions since owning the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer after each failure and various unknown repairs and software updates were…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 10,000 miles

  6. Brakes

    4 complaints · 7%

  7. Suspension

    3 complaints · 5%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2018 Mazda Mazda6 recalls

  1. Fuel system: fuel pump

    NHTSA 21V875000 · November 12, 2021 · 121,038 vehicles

    Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

  2. Engine

    NHTSA 19V497000 · June 27, 2019 · 262,220 vehicles

    Risk: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2018 Mazda Mazda6

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mazda Mazda6?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (32 complaints); other or unspecified (9 complaints); transmission (9 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2018 Mazda Mazda6 have?
2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 12, 2021 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2018 a bad year for the Mazda Mazda6?
It is 15th of 20 Mazda6 model years by number of complaints, with 58 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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