Mazda CX-5 Recalls by Model Year

9 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for 2016–2027 models. Pick a year, then confirm your own vehicle by VIN.

Data from NHTSA, last updated Nov 3, 2026, 8:26 AM ET.

NHTSA recall data, refreshed at most once a day per model. A model-year list can include campaigns that do not apply to your vehicle. Confirm by VIN.

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At a glance

9 unique recall campaigns

Model year with most campaigns: 2016 (5).

Latest campaign

November 12, 2021: campaign 21V875000, 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.

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What to do

Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

Recall repairs are free at authorized Mazda dealers.

This list covers vehicles NHTSA files as 'CX-5'. Hybrid, electric or other variants may be listed separately.

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2027 Mazda CX-5 recalls (0)

No recalls on file for 2027 Mazda CX-5.

2026 Mazda CX-5 recalls (0)

No recalls on file for 2026 Mazda CX-5.

2025 Mazda CX-5 recalls (0)

No recalls on file for 2025 Mazda CX-5.

2024 Mazda CX-5 recalls (0)

No recalls on file for 2024 Mazda CX-5.

2023 Mazda CX-5 recalls (0)

No recalls on file for 2023 Mazda CX-5.

2022 Mazda CX-5 recalls (0)

No recalls on file for 2022 Mazda CX-5.

2021 Mazda CX-5 recalls (0)

No recalls on file for 2021 Mazda CX-5.

2020 Mazda CX-5 recalls (0)

No recalls on file for 2020 Mazda CX-5.

2019 Mazda CX-5 recalls (2)

November 12, 2021 · Fuel system, gasoline · 21V875000
Summary
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.
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations

Also affects model years: 2018.

June 27, 2019 · Engine · 19V497000
Summary
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.
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations

Also affects model years: 2018.

2018 Mazda CX-5 recalls (3)

November 12, 2021 · Fuel system, gasoline · 21V875000
Summary
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.
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations

Also affects model years: 2019.

June 27, 2019 · Engine · 19V497000
Summary
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.
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations

Also affects model years: 2019.

June 25, 2018 · Air bags · 18V426000
Summary
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.
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations

2017 Mazda CX-5 recalls (1)

November 21, 2017 · Trailer hitches · 17V744000
Summary
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.
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations

2016 Mazda CX-5 recalls (5)

February 6, 2020 · Exterior lighting · 20V063000
Summary
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.
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
September 6, 2016 · Structure · 16V644000
Summary
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.
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
April 11, 2016 · Steering · 16V203000
Summary
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.
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
February 3, 2016 · Fuel system, gasoline · 16V064000
Summary
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.
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
January 19, 2016 · Visibility · 16E002000
Summary
Pilkington North America, Inc. (Pilkington) is recalling certain replacement windshields, model FW04026 GTY, manufactured November 23, 2015, to December 16, 2015 for use in Mazda CX-5 vehicles that are equipped with the Smart City Brake Support system. 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. These brackets were improperly affixed with only tape instead of tape and urethane and therefore may loosen.
Consequence
If the bracket loosens or detaches from the windshield, the safety features of the Smart City Brake Support system may be disabled and therefore increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pilkington will contact the wholesalers and retailers that purchased the windshields to try to identify the affected customers. The affected windshields will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may contact Pilkington at 1-844-278-7230.
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.
Manufacturer
PILKINGTON NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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These results are for general information only. Double-check anything important before you rely on it.

How to read a recall

Read the summary, consequence and remedy together. Confirm the affected vehicle by VIN before arranging a repair.

What is a campaign number?

A campaign number identifies a recall. One campaign can cover several model years, so the unique total can be smaller than the sum of the yearly counts.

What does “Remedy not yet available” mean?

The manufacturer may still be preparing the repair or parts. Ask an authorized dealer about timing and follow the instructions in the notice.

Sources

Recall data: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), from its public recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov). This site refreshes it at most once a day per model.

This site is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA, the U.S. Department of Transportation, or any vehicle manufacturer. A model-year list can include campaigns that do not apply to your vehicle. Always confirm with your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or with an authorized dealer.

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Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Mazda CX-5 have?

NHTSA has 9 recall campaigns on file for 2016–2027 Mazda CX-5 models. The 2016 model year has the most, with 5. A campaign can cover more than one model year.

What is the most recent Mazda CX-5 recall?

November 12, 2021: campaign 21V875000, 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.

What parts are recalled most often on the Mazda CX-5?

Fuel system, gasoline (2), Exterior lighting (1), Engine (1).

How do I know if my Mazda CX-5 is affected?

Check your 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls or with an authorized dealer. A model-year list can include campaigns that do not apply to your vehicle.

Are Mazda recall repairs free?

Recall repairs are free at authorized Mazda dealers. The remedy text says what the dealer will do.

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