Mazda CX-5 recalls

18 official safety recalls for the Mazda CX-5 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Contamination may damage SCR system wiring

    Reported January 11, 2022Model years 2018–2020DVSA recall R/2021/439EU Safety Gate A12/00240/222,187 vehicles affected

    Contamination may damage the catalytic reduction (SCR) system wiring. The wiring harness will be inspected, repaired if necessary, and fitted with a protector.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CATALYTIC REDUCTION (SCR) SYSTEM WIRING MAY BECOME DAMAGED BY CONTAMINATION
    Defect
    Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system wiring may become damaged by contamination
    Remedy
    Inspect the SCR harness repair if necessary and fit protector.

  2. Fuel pump impeller may deform and cause pump failure

    Reported January 4, 2022Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2021/435161,844 vehicles affected

    The low pressure fuel pump impeller may deform, causing pump failure. The pump will be replaced with an improved part.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IMPELLER MIGHT BECOME DEFORMED
    Defect
    The impeller in the low-pressure fuel pump may become deformed causing fuel pump failure.
    Remedy
    Replace the low-pressure fuel pump with an improved part.

  3. Tailgate shock absorber may break

    Reported December 15, 2021Model years 2012EU Safety Gate A12/00510/22

    Corrosion may break the tailgate shock absorber, causing the tailgate to open suddenly and luggage to fall onto the road. The product is being recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    Corrosion of the tailgate shock absorber may lead to its breaking. This may result in sudden opening of the tailgate and pieces of luggage falling onto the road, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  4. Injector circuit short may stop engine

    Reported December 10, 2021Model years 2012–2016EU Safety Gate A12/00283/22

    A short circuit in the injector control circuit may stop the engine and reduce braking assistance, increasing injury risk in a crash. The product is being recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    A short circuit may occur in the injector control circuit that could stop the engine and the braking assistance is reduced. Those could increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  5. Fuel pump impeller may crack and deform

    Reported November 12, 2021Model years 2018–2019NHTSA campaign 21V875000121,038 vehicles affected

    The low-pressure fuel pump impeller may crack and deform, causing the pump to fail and the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the fuel pumps free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.nhtsa.gov.

  6. Daytime running lamps may flicker or fail

    Reported March 23, 2020Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2020/0584,566 vehicles affected

    One or both LED daytime running lamps may flicker, flash or fail. Seals and gas-absorbing sheets will be replaced or installed on working units; faulty units will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ONE OR BOTH LED DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS MAY FLICKER FLASH OR FAIL COMPLETELY
    Defect
    One or both LED daytime Running Lamps may flicker flash or fail completely.
    Remedy
    Replace sealing gaskets and install gas absorbing sheets on affected units that operate normally. Replace any faulty units.

  7. Daytime running lights may fail

    Reported February 6, 2020Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 20V06300036,761 vehicles affected

    The daytime running lights may fail, reducing the vehicle's visibility to other drivers and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the headlights and replace the gasket or headlight assemblies as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
    Defect
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles. The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

  8. Soot may build up around the intake shutter valve

    Reported July 25, 2019Model years 2012–2018DVSA recall R/2019/187211,305 vehicles affected

    Soot may accumulate around the intake shutter valve on the engine inlet. The valve will be checked, cleaned or replaced, and the software updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SOOT MAY ACCUMULATE AROUND THE INTAKE SHUTTER VALVE ON THE INLET SIDE OF THE ENGINE
    Defect
    Soot may accumulate around the intake shutter valve on the inlet side of the engine.
    Remedy
    Check clean or replace the intake shutter valve and update software.

  9. Software error may cause engine to stall

    Reported June 27, 2019Model years 2018–2019NHTSA campaign 19V497000262,220 vehicles affected

    A powertrain control module software error may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

  10. Loose injector nuts may cause the engine to stall

    Reported September 17, 2018Model years 2012–2016DVSA recall R/2018/28933,063 vehicles affected

    Insufficiently tightened injector nuts may let combustion gas leak and contaminate the engine oil, potentially blocking the strainer and causing the engine to stall. The engine will be checked and repaired or replaced if needed, and the injectors retightened.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INJECTOR MOUNTING NUTS TIGHTENING FORCE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT
    Defect
    The tightening force of the injector mounting nuts may be insufficient. This could cause combustion gas to leak from the injector and contaminate the engine oil within the cylinder head. This in turn could cause the engine oil strainer to become blocked. This could cause the engine to stall. Engine Pressure Oil Light appears along with the engine malfunction indicator. Possible Engine Stall without Warning
    Remedy
    Vehicles affected will have the engine checked for contamination and repaired / replaced if necessary. The Fuel injectors will also be re-tightened to the appropriate torque.

  11. Fuel injector control fault may stall the engine

    Reported September 17, 2018Model years 2012–2016DVSA recall R/2018/288146,625 vehicles affected

    Incorrect control of injector electric current may short the injector circuit and stall the engine without warning. The injector control software will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL INJECTOR SOFTWARE DOES NOT CONTROL THE ELECTRIC CURRENT CORRECTLY
    Defect
    The Software controlling the fuel injectors does not control the electric current correctly. This may cause the injector control circuit to short circuit and cause the engine to stall. Results in possible Engine Stall without Warning
    Remedy
    Vehicles affected will have the injector control software re-programmed

  12. Vacuum pump wear may reduce braking assistance

    Reported September 17, 2018Model years 2012–2016DVSA recall R/2018/23634,494 vehicles affected

    Premature vacuum pump wear may reduce brake servo assistance when the pedal is pressed quickly at low engine speed, causing a momentary decrease in braking performance. A modified vacuum pump will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VACUUM PUMP MAY WEAR PREMATURELY.
    Defect
    The vacuum pump may wear prematurely meaning that in some applications where the brake pedal is pressed quickly whilst at low engine speed � the servo assistance provided by the vacuum system in decreased. This could cause a momentary decrease in braking performance. Braking assistance available to the driver can be reduced
    Remedy
    Vehicles affected will be fitted with a modified Vacuum pump.

  13. Side curtain air bags may not unfold properly

    Reported June 25, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V426000682 vehicles affected

    In a side impact or rollover, the side curtain air bags may not unfold properly, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
    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."
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

  14. Trailer wiring harness may contact exhaust muffler

    Reported November 21, 2017Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 17V7440001,076 vehicles affected

    The trailer wiring harness may be routed too close to the exhaust muffler and contact it. Damage could disable trailer lighting and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will reroute the harness and replace it if damaged, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TRAILER HITCHES
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

  15. Tailgate struts may corrode and detach

    Reported May 31, 2017Model years 2011–2015DVSA recall R/2017/163730,872 vehicles affected

    Water may enter the tailgate strut cylinders, causing corrosion that can weaken their attachment and let the tailgate drop. Dealers will replace both struts.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TAILGATE MAY DROP DOWN WITHOUT WARNING
    Defect
    Water may penetrate the tailgate strut cylinder. This may cause corrosion which may affect the strut's attachment.
    Remedy
    Replace both tailgate struts on affected vehicles

  16. Lift gate support struts may corrode or break

    Reported September 6, 2016Model years 2013–2016NHTSA campaign 16V644000580,455 vehicles affected

    Corroded lift gate support struts may break or let the lift gate drop unexpectedly, potentially hitting someone and causing injury. Dealers will replace both lift gate supports, free of charge; parts are not currently available.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

  17. Front strut bolts may loosen

    Reported April 11, 2016Model years 2014–2016NHTSA campaign 16V203000578 vehicles affected

    Loose lower mounting nuts and bolts may allow the steering knuckle to separate from the front strut assembly, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect them and replace loose bolts, then tighten them correctly, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

  18. Fuel filler pipe may rupture in a crash

    Reported February 3, 2016Model years 2014–2016NHTSA campaign 16V064000268,799 vehicles affected

    The fuel filler pipe may rupture in a crash and leak fuel, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will alter the pipe’s attachment to its bracket, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
    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."
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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