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NHTSA Recall 17V745000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 144 vehicles. It affects 2018 Mazda MAZDA3.

144
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (January 22)
NHTSA campaign17V745000
Manufacturer campaign1717K
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM
Report receivedNovember 21, 2017
Owner notificationJanuary 22, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace any incorrect exhaust valve springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1717K.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V745000

Make and modelModel years
Mazda MAZDA32018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.