Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2018 Mazda Mazda6 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 12, 202121V875000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpFuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V875000
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| Jun 27, 201919V497000 | EngineAn unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V497000
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Owner complaints by component58
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 32 | 55 |
| Power train | 9 | 16 |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 7 |
| Suspension | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 5 |
| Wheels | 2 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3 |
| Tether | 1 | 2 |
| Lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle) | 1 | 2 |
| Other/i am not sure | 1 | 2 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Tether
“Have had 3 seats replaced under warranty by Graco and was told to make a report with you. The rigid latch anchors on two have been faulty after 2 months.”
- Wheels
“Fuel pump is leaking, just as all the other 2018-2020 fuel pumps but mine doesn’t qualify for the recall.”
- Engine
“The car only has 70k miles on it. The engine started smoking under the hood. Immediately stopped to look. There was oil leaking but I could not see from where.”
Other Mazda Mazda6 model years
- 20210 recalls17 complaints
- 20191 recall6 complaints
- 20182 recalls58 complaints
- 20171 recall60 complaints
- 20161 recall77 complaints
- 20153 recalls60 complaints
- 20144 recalls137 complaints
All years: 2021 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002
Other Mazda models
- 2018 Mazda34 recalls109 complaints
- 2018 CX-53 recalls351 complaints
- 2018 CX-92 recalls128 complaints
- 2018 MX-5 Miata3 recalls3 complaints
- 2018 CX-31 recall10 complaints
- 2011 Tribute2 recalls14 complaints
- 2012 CX-74 recalls39 complaints
- 2011 RX-83 recalls4 complaints
- 2006 MPV2 recalls12 complaints
- 2009 B-Series5 recalls4 complaints
- 2024 CX-9011 recalls455 complaints
- 2015 Mazda51 recall9 complaints
2018 Mazda Mazda6 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Mazda Mazda6 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mazda Mazda6. The most recent, 21V875000 (reported November 12, 2021), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Mazda Mazda6?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 32 complaints out of 58 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Mazda Mazda6?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.
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