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2018 Mazda Mazda3 driver assistance problems

The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 has 24 driver assistance complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

24

Driver Assistance complaints

17%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Driver Assistance complaints by year

Mazda3 driver assistance complaints by model year27 complaints2010: 1 complaints2012: 1 complaints2014: 12 complaints2015: 14 complaints2016: 14 complaints2017: 15 complaints2018: 24 complaints2019: 12 complaints2020: 27 complaints2021: 13 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 2 complaints2024: 5 complaints2025: 2 complaints
Mazda3 driver assistance complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

23V487000Driver AssistanceJuly 14, 2023 · 236,100 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

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.

What owners report

In 2023, the reverse camera would either flicker or completely shut off (displaying a blank screen) while the reverse gear is engaged. While reversing the vehicle to park onto the property the rear camera image failed to display in the vehicle, leading to a collision with the curb. The limited…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · April 28, 2024 · crash

Common questions

How many driver assistance complaints does the 2018 Mazda Mazda3 have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2018 Mazda Mazda3 driver assistance — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3 driver assistance?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the driver assistance: 23V487000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.