2018 Mazda Mazda3: raw data

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vehicle	2018 / mazda / mazda3
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-30)
complaints	108 on file (2018-05-13 → 2026-08-26)
recalls	4
investigations	0
fars	29 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Rearview camera flicker and recall repair delayBACK OVER PREVENTION25 complaints2022-02 → 2025-01mazda3-2018-rearview-camera-flicker

11607311 The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R) and reversing out of the driveway, the rearview camera image was flickering on the display screen. The contact stated that the flickering was intermittent but eventually the camera became inoperable
11573895 Some days it doesn't work at all (screen completely black), some days it works for a few seconds at a time but otherwise does not, and some days it works but only poorly (grainy or scrolling video feed with poor visibility)
11576213 Mazda has still NOT come up with an adequate remedy solution. The dealerships continue to state that they do not have the parts to replace it even though this recall was made 8 months ago

Infotainment ghost touch and screen crackingELECTRICAL SYSTEM21 complaints2023-08 → 2026-02mazda3-2018-infotainment-ghost-touch

11605677 The infotainment screen in this vehicle has internally delaminated causing a well-known "ghosting" problem that causes random buttons to be pressed (without touching the screen) while driving, including volume changes
11638019 The entertainment/navigation screen randomly started developing spidering cracks on the inside of the screen and has grown exponentially. It is getting close to the point where the screen is not readable and becoming useless
11592126 The screen/head unit in my car is registering ghost touches. Basically the screen thinks it's being touched even though it isn't

Windshield wiper failure while drivingVISIBILITY/WIPER14 complaints2018-09 → 2026-06mazda3-2018-wiper-failure

11726590 While I was driving on the highway, I went to use my front wipers and there was no response when trying to active them. The rear wiper, front and rear washer fluid sprayers all worked. No warning lights or other signs of failure were present
11611866 The wipers randomly stopped working. No matter which wiper setting was chosen, the windshield wipers would not activate. I took my car to the nearest Mazda dealer and they fixed it by replacing the Body Control Module
11651688 Wiper stopped functioning, in the rain. Started with the wipers making 2 wipes rapidly, then not functioning. Next day, wipers partially functioned erratically before being stuck in the up position

Sunroof glass shatteringSTRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER3 complaints2018-05 → 2021-09mazda3-2018-sunroof-shattering

11093764 THE SUNROOF OR OUR 6-MONTH OLD 2018 MAZDA 3 HAD JUST EXPLODED! WE PARKED TO CHECK WHETHER AN OBJECT HAD FALLEN INTO THE CAR BUT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING
11172322 ON 1/25/2019 IN THE MORNING I WENT OUTSIDE TO TAKE MY DOG OUT AND NOTICED THAT THE SUNROOF ON MY 2018 MAZDA 3 WAS CRACKED AND HAD A FAIRLY LARGE HOLE IN IT
11434306 Sunroof shattered by itself

Fuel pump failure with stalling and fuel leaksFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE8 complaints2023-02 → 2026-01mazda3-2018-fuel-pump-failure

11694610 The high-pressure fuel pump failed. This component failure prevents the car from starting or staying running. The check engine code confirmed the high-pressure fuel pump failure
11712940 The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a strong fuel odor around the exterior of the vehicle and inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred after refueling
11557227 Fuel smell after a fill-up, fuel pump is cracked/deformed EXACTLY as described in Mazda bulletin 5321K (THIS BULLETIN EXCLUDES THIS MODEL). Strong fuel smell in the cabin, liquid fuel leaking from the top of the tank

Multiple warning lights with driver-assist faultsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE6 complaints2023-03 → 2025-11mazda3-2018-warning-light-cascade

11700428 My 2018 Mazda 3 has an intermittent electrical failure on the high-speed CAN network that causes multiple safety-critical systems to fail while driving
11593200 The collision warning light and lane assistance light come on frequently. It used to just be when the weather was under 40 degrees and the car was cold. However, it now happens all the time. It seems to go on and off for no reason
11570191 About a year ago, I noticed multiple warning lights on my car on, including the traction control, ABS, emergency brake, tire pressure indicator, etc. I took my car to the dealership where they diagnosed the problem as related to a faulty speed sensor

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
108	2018-05-13	2026-08-26	6	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:30; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:26; VISIBILITY/WIPER:16; BACK OVER PREVENTION:15; ENGINE:12

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
19V272000	04/04/2019	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.	Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.	Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
17V745000	21/11/2017	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 exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall.	An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.	Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace any incorrect exhaust valve springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1717K.
21V875000	12/11/2021	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	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.	Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.
23V487000	14/07/2023	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.	A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.	Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	29	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 Mazda Mazda3 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/mazda/mazda3

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2018 Mazda Mazda3},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/mazda/mazda3}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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