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2018 Mazda Mazda3

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

7.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,914

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2023391 · manufacturer campaign 6023G

14 July 2023

Transport Canada lists: CX-3 2016–2021 · Mazda3 2014–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem with the rearview camera connector could cause distortion or flickering of the rearview camera image. Note: This recall only affects hatchback (5-door) models.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mazda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the rearview camera and install a seal for the wiring harness. The dealer will replace the rearview camera, if necessary.

116,779 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2021696 · manufacturer campaign 5321K

12 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: CX-3 2019 · CX-5 2018–2019 · CX-9 2018–2019 · Mazda3 2018 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power while driving could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.

20,762 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2019169 · manufacturer campaign 3219D

4 April 2019

Transport Canada lists: Mazda3 2016–2018

What is wrong

An electrical problem may cause the windshield wipers to stop working.

Why it matters

Windshield wipers that do not work could affect a driver’s visibility under certain conditions. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front body control module with an improved one.

51,682 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 71% of 172 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
178 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Mazda Mazda3 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Mazda Mazda3 at 7.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 178 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 11 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Mazda Mazda3 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,914 in fuel, producing roughly 2,853 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.