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2018 Mazda Mazda6 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 54 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2018 Mazda Mazda6

The 2018 Mazda Mazda6 has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
54
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Mazda Mazda6 (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mazda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V875000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V497000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Mazda Mazda6

Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
21
Power Train
7
Unknown Or Other
7
Service Brakes
3
Fuel System
3
Electrical System
3
Structure
2
Visibility/wiper
2
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Mazda Mazda6 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 99 complaints 2013 22 complaints 2014 137 complaints 2015 60 complaints 2016 76 complaints 2017 58 complaints 2018 54 complaints 2019 5 complaints 2020 2 complaints 2021 17 complaints 2022 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2013, 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Mazda Mazda6

Is the 2018 Mazda Mazda6 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Mazda Mazda6 has 2 recalls and 54 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2018 Mazda Mazda6 have?
The 2018 Mazda Mazda6 has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mazda Mazda6?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Mazda Mazda6 are: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Mazda Mazda6 safe to buy?
The 2018 Mazda Mazda6 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mazda Mazda6 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mazda Mazda6 are: 2013, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.