Mazda CX-5 Recalls (2013-2019)
The Mazda CX-5 has been the subject of 8 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2013 to 2019 model years. They cluster mostly around the fuel system, exterior lighting, and engine.
The Mazda CX-5 scores 67 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 88% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 8 campaigns span 7 model years of the Mazda CX-5. The single largest affected 580,455 vehicles, over structure. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common CX-5 problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Mazda CX-5 may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Mazda CX-5 recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Mazda CX-5 recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2019 Mazda CX-5 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2019 Mazda CX-5, involving the fuel system, engine, and power train.
2018 Mazda CX-5 Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2018 Mazda CX-5, involving the fuel system, engine, and power train.
2017 Mazda CX-5 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2017 Mazda CX-5, involving the electrical system and trailer hitches.
2016 Mazda CX-5 Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2016 Mazda CX-5, involving the exterior lighting, structure, and steering.
2015 Mazda CX-5 Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2015 Mazda CX-5, involving the structure, steering, and fuel system.
2014 Mazda CX-5 Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2014 Mazda CX-5, involving the structure, steering, and fuel system.
Every Mazda CX-5 recall in detail
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2018-2019 Mazda CX-5
- Vehicles in this recall
- 121,038
- Reported
- Nov 12, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 18, 2022
Defect: 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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
NHTSA campaign number 21V875000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2016 Mazda CX-5
- Vehicles in this recall
- 36,761
- Reported
- Feb 6, 2020
- Owners notified
- Mar 20, 2020
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles. The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.
Risk: If the DRL fails, the vehicle's visibility may be reduced to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, and replace the sealing gasket or headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4320A.
NHTSA campaign number 20V063000.
Engine
- Affected years
- 2018-2019 Mazda CX-5
- Vehicles in this recall
- 262,220
- Reported
- Jun 27, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 20, 2019
Defect: 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.
Risk: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.
NHTSA campaign number 19V497000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2018 Mazda CX-5
- Vehicles in this recall
- 682
- Reported
- Jun 25, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 31, 2018
Defect: 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."
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2718F.
NHTSA campaign number 18V426000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2017 Mazda CX-5
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,076
- Reported
- Nov 21, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jan 22, 2018
Defect: 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.
Risk: Contact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the trailer hitch harness away from the muffler, replacing the harness if it is damaged, 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 1617K.
NHTSA campaign number 17V744000.
Structure
- Affected years
- 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5
- Vehicles in this recall
- 580,455
- Reported
- Sep 6, 2016
- Owners notified
- Mar 8, 2017
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
NHTSA campaign number 16V644000.
Steering
- Affected years
- 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5
- Vehicles in this recall
- 578
- Reported
- Apr 11, 2016
- Owners notified
- May 10, 2016
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
NHTSA campaign number 16V203000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5
- Vehicles in this recall
- 268,799
- Reported
- Feb 3, 2016
- Owners notified
- Feb 25, 2016
Defect: 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."
Risk: A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.
NHTSA campaign number 16V064000.
Common questions about Mazda CX-5 recalls
- Does the Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 8 recall campaigns on record for the Mazda CX-5 across the 2013 to 2019 model years. The most common areas are the fuel system, exterior lighting, and engine.
- How many times has the Mazda CX-5 been recalled?
- The Mazda CX-5 has 8 recall campaigns from the 2013 to 2019 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Mazda CX-5 recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the structure, affecting 580,455 vehicles. If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
- Which Mazda CX-5 model year has the most recalls?
- The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has the most, with 4 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Mazda CX-5 has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.