repaired · 2024 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Mazda MAZDA6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 60 owner complaints about the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-875 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6 has problems
60 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
34Engine1 crash/fire/injury
9Power train
4Fuel/propulsion system
4Electrical system
4Service brakes
3Suspension
3Fuel system, gasoline
2Wheels
2Structure
98 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 34 | 1 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 9 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other MAZDA6 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDA6 median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Mazda MAZDA6 safety ratings
2018 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What MAZDA6 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Cracker cylinder head at only 68,000 miles on it. No warning came on, only reason we knew it started was oil leaking really bad
I'm having an issue getting the recall serviced. Apparently, because the car's VIN number traces it's origin to [XXX], Mazda USA is unable to confirm the recall notice and the local dealership (Norcross Mazda) couldn't confirm it either when I tried to book an appointment. Mazda USA and the local…
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…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.