Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 has 28 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
28
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The center dashboard information screen developed "spider cracks" and got opaque in the corners of t... |
| Dec 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | There is a infotainment display that sits on the center part of the dash that has touch screen capab... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Mazda has a warranty extension for the 2014-2016 Mazda 3 infotainment touch screen as it may malfunc... |
| Aug 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The touchscreen has started to exhibit similar issues as seen in previous recalls for the Mazdas. Co... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The radio has a ghost touch that continues to beep and change noise levels without being able to con... |
| Jun 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The collision warning light and lane assistance light come on frequently. It used to just be when th... |
| May 30, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The screen/head unit in my car is registering ghost touches. Basically the screen thinks it's being ... |
| May 29, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Safety Recall 6023G - NHTSA Campaign Number 23V-487. The car was purchased in 2018. On 5/29/2024 the... |
| May 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have seen the problem online called ghosting or ghost control. The infotainment system changes sta... |
| May 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The infotainment system randomly mutes and unmutes Bluetooth calls; it switches radio stations, skip... |
| Apr 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | In 2023, the reverse camera would either flicker or completely shut off (displaying a blank screen) ... |
| Feb 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I took my vehicle into RBMC dealership due to the vehicle was experiencing electrical issues and had... |
| Jan 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Touchscreen in vehicle is randomly changing without my touching the screen. This is a well-document... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | There is a known issue with the infotainment system referred to as ghost tough. This causes the sys... |
| Sep 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I became aware of this recall for my backup camera and one day i closed my trunk wasnt expecting it ... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Mazda had previously issued a Special Service Plan (SSP) to remediate issues with their Mazda Connec... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The infotainment screen has begun cracking and causing a ghost touch issue. This is distracting and ... |
| Jul 14, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | NHTSA: #23V-487 This recall has not been resolved yet despite it being established in July 2023. St... |
| Jul 14, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Mazda issued a recall for backup camera failures on specific vehicles over 1 year ago on July 14 202... |