Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
7
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
17V745000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The incorrect exh...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was parked in a downtown garage, and the vehicle would not start after many attempts, after about ... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Oct 10, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at 65... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadverte... |
| Jun 29, 2023 | ENGINE | I have a 2018 Mazda 3. On two occasions in the span of one month, my car has acted like it was goin... |
| May 23, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving my car and it suddenly jerks a few times and the engine light turns on. i slowed down ... |
| Mar 29, 2021 | ENGINE | On March 29, 2021, I had my 2018 Mazda 3 serviced, oil and filter chance, and inspection, at my loca... |