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2018 Mazda Mazda 6

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

2

2 current

Combined

8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,480

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

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 · Mazda 3 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.

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Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019322 · manufacturer campaign 3719F

27 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: CX 5 2018–2019 · Mazda 3 2019 · Mazda 6 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software error in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) could cause the valve clearance adjuster not to work properly. This could result in internal engine damage. If this happens, the engine may misfire and lose power. In the worst case, the engine may stall while driving without the ability to restart it. The malfunction indicator light (MIL) may also turn on in the instrument cluster.

Why it matters

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

What the dealer will do

Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the PCM software.

42,662 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 66% of 172 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
187 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Mazda Mazda 6 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2018 Mazda Mazda 6. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Mazda Mazda 6 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Mazda Mazda 6 at 8 L/100 km combined, emitting 187 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Mazda Mazda 6 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,480 in fuel, producing roughly 3,696 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 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.