The Lemon IndexMazda CX-5 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2013–2025 Mazda CX-5, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 9
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2021 · model years 2018–2019
The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
121,038 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V875000
- Lights · recall issued Feb 2020 · model year 2016
The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.
36,761 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V063000
- Engine · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2018–2019
A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
262,220 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V497000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2018 · model year 2018
In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment.
682 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V426000
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Nov 2017 · model year 2017
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.
1,076 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V744000
- Body structure · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2013–2016
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.
580,455 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V644000
- Steering · recall issued Apr 2016 · model years 2014–2016
The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
578 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V203000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2016 · model years 2014–2016
The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash.
268,799 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V064000
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- Visibility · recall issued Jan 2016 · model years 2014–2016
The affected windshields have a bracket mounted on the inside to hold a laser sensor or LIDAR device for the Smart City Brake Support system.
193 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16E002000
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Is one open on your CX-5?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Mazda CX-5 have?
9 recall campaigns across model years 2013–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 20.
Which Mazda CX-5 year has the most recalls?
The 2016, with 5 campaigns. 2015: 4, 2014: 4, 2018: 3.
What are most Mazda CX-5 recalls about?
Fuel system, gasoline: 2 of the 9 campaigns. Then airbags (1) and body structure (1).
What is the newest Mazda CX-5 recall?
Fuel system, gasoline, filed Nov 2021 (NHTSA 21V875000): The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
What is the biggest Mazda CX-5 recall?
NHTSA 16V644000 (body structure, Sep 2016) covers 580,455 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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.
How do I check if my Mazda CX-5 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mazda dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Mazda CX-5: problems and best years · All Mazda recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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