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Mazda CX-5: recalls and fuel economy
8recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
0with a "park outside" advisory
Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Recall campaigns by model year
20131
20143
20153
20164
20171
20183
20192
Recalls by component
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Exterior Lighting1
Engine1
Power Train1
Air Bags1
Trailer Hitches1
Electrical System1
Structure1
Steering1
EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost
| Model year | Fuel | Combined | EPA yearly fuel cost | Versions |
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| 2013 | Regular Gasoline | 27–29 MPG | $2,300–$2,500 | 3 |
| 2014 | Regular Gasoline | 26–29 MPG | $2,300–$2,600 | 5 |
| 2015 | Regular Gasoline | 26–29 MPG | $2,300–$2,600 | 5 |
| 2016 | Regular Gasoline | 26–29 MPG | $2,300–$2,600 | 3 |
| 2017 | Regular Gasoline | 26–27 MPG | $2,500–$2,600 | 2 |
| 2018 | Diesel | 28–29 MPG | $3,300–$3,400 | 2 |
| 2018 | Regular Gasoline | 26–28 MPG | $2,400–$2,600 | 2 |
| 2019 | Diesel | 28–29 MPG | $3,300–$3,400 | 2 |
| 2019 | Regular Gasoline | 24–28 MPG | $2,400–$2,800 | 4 |
| 2020 | Regular Gasoline | 24–28 MPG | $2,400–$2,800 | 3 |
| 2021 | Regular Gasoline | 24–28 MPG | $2,400–$2,800 | 4 |
| 2022 | Regular Gasoline | 24–26 MPG | $2,600–$2,800 | 2 |
| 2023 | Regular Gasoline | 24–26 MPG | $2,600–$2,800 | 2 |
| 2024 | Regular Gasoline | 24–28 MPG | $2,400–$2,800 | 3 |
| 2025 | Regular Gasoline | 24–28 MPG | $2,400–$2,800 | 3 |
| 2026 | Regular Gasoline | 26 MPG | $2,600 | 1 |
Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.
All recall campaigns, newest first
Fuel System, Gasoline · about 121,038 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Exterior Lighting · about 36,761 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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…
Engine, Power Train · about 262,220 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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…
Air Bags · about 682 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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)…
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…
Electrical System, Trailer Hitches · about 1,076 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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…
Structure · about 580,455 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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…
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…
Steering · about 578 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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…
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…
Fuel System, Gasoline · about 268,799 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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…
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…
Summaries are NHTSA's own text, shortened. Read the full notice on NHTSA's site via the campaign number.