Does the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6, the most recent reported on November 12, 2021 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6?

Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (32 complaints), followed by power train (9).

How many 2018 Mazda MAZDA6 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 58 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 58 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 21V875000 · reported November 12, 2021 · Mazda North American Operations · 121,038 vehicles potentially affected

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

Engine · Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 19V497000 · reported June 27, 2019 · Mazda North American Operations · 262,220 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine32
Power train9
Unknown or other9
Electrical system4
Fuel/propulsion system4
Service brakes4
Fuel system, gasoline3
Suspension3
Structure2
Visibility/wiper2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 29, 2026 · Tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle)
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. The second one got stuck in the installed base and pulling the release button did nothing. The rigid latch on the first got stuck in the open position. The second…

Aug 28, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel pump is leaking, just as all the other 2018-2020 fuel pumps but mine doesn’t qualify for the recall.

Aug 7, 2026 · 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. I took it across the street to the Toyota dealership and had them look at it. They explained to me that there was a crack in the cylinder head and oil was…

Jul 29, 2026 · Vehicle speed control
Got error message that said "Forward Smart City Brake Support Malfunction" slso fot "smart brake malfunction" while driving. The ac stopped, the car speedometer kept going from 50 to zero. The car died and couldn't open doors, windows. Lost steering while driving. We were able to get off road and restart and fine for…

Apr 30, 2026 · Engine
Crack in Cylinder Head of engine. Mazda has been sued about this and have issued recalls on turbo engines, but not on non turbo ones though its the same systemic design issue with these engines. Wants me to pay 5-7k out of pocket.

MAZDA6 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2015	3	60	6	0
2016	1	77	9	0
2017	1	60	1	0
2018	2	58	1	1
2019	1	6	0	0
2020	0	2	0	0
2021	0	17	0	0

Across all years, the 2009 MAZDA6 has the most complaints (386). All Mazda MAZDA6 years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6, the most recent reported on November 12, 2021 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6?: Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (32 complaints), followed by power train (9).
How many 2018 Mazda MAZDA6 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 58 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 29, 2026.