Mazda CX-5 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Mazda CX-5, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Nov 12, 2021Crash risk2019 Mazda CX-3, 2018–2019 Mazda CX-5, 2018–2019 Mazda CX-9 and 4 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
21V875000 · 121K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Feb 6, 2020Crash risk2016 Mazda CX-5 — Exterior Lighting
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles. The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.
20V063000 · 37K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Jun 27, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Mazda CX-5, 2019 Mazda MAZDA3, 2018–2019 Mazda MAZDA6 — Power Train
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.
19V497000 · 262K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Jun 25, 2018Crash risk2018 Mazda CX-5 — Air Bags
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
18V426000 · 682 units · Mazda North American Operations
- Nov 21, 2017Crash risk2017 Mazda CX-5 — Trailer Hitches
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness to contact the muffler.
17V744000 · 1K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Sep 6, 2016Crash risk2016 Mazda CX-3, 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5, 2010–2013 Mazda MAZDA3 and 2 other models — Structure
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
16V644000 · 580K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Apr 11, 2016Crash risk2016 Mazda CX-3, 2014–2016 Mazda CX-5, 2013–2015 Mazda CX-9 and 1 other model — Steering
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
16V203000 · 578 units · Mazda North American Operations
- Feb 3, 2016Fire risk2014–2016 Mazda CX-5 — Fuel System, Gasoline
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
16V064000 · 269K units · Mazda North American Operations