Model year
2018 Mazda 6
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 6 for 2018. Under the matched name MAZDA6, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 58 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for MAZDA6 are ENGINE (32), POWER TRAIN (9), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (9). NHTSA rated the 2018 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300–$2,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 174 complaints
- 2004 160 complaints
- 2005 147 complaints
- 2006 173 complaints
- 2007 156 complaints
- 2008 111 complaints
- 2009 386 complaints
- 2010 225 complaints
- 2011 135 complaints
- 2012 99 complaints
- 2013 23 complaints
- 2014 137 complaints
- 2015 60 complaints
- 2016 77 complaints
- 2017 60 complaints
- 2018 58 complaints
- 2019 6 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
- 2021 17 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2018. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA6 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
Recalls for MAZDA6
21V875000 · Nov 12, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
19V497000 · Jun 27, 2019
ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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.
Complaints for MAZDA6
58 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for MAZDA6
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.103 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| 6 · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 35 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| 6 · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Mazda 6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.