Manufacturer recall number

Mazda recall 2818I

Q: Is 2818I the same recall as 19V323000?

Yes. 2818I is Mazda’s own number for it; 19V323000 is NHTSA’s. The manufacturer used the same number on 2 NHTSA filings, all listed above.

Mazda calls it 2818I. NHTSA filed it as campaign 19V323000 and 1 other on Apr 25, 2019: structure on the 2011–2013 Mazda MAZDA6, 101,294 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 19V323000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Mazda’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
19V323000	2011–2013 Mazda MAZDA6	Structure	Apr 25, 2019	51,118	high
18V631000	2009–2010 Mazda MAZDA6	Structure	Sep 14, 2018	50,176	high

Problem Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt. Risk Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-631.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 19V323000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2818I is the number Mazda assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 19V323000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Mazda’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2818I the same recall as 19V323000?

Yes. 2818I is Mazda’s own number for it; 19V323000 is NHTSA’s. The manufacturer used the same number on 2 NHTSA filings, all listed above.

Which vehicles does 2818I cover?

2011–2013 Mazda MAZDA6, 101,294 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2818I repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.