Model year 2018 · Mazda

2018 Mazda CX-5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mazda CX-5. The most recent was reported on November 12, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CX-5.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Mazda CX-5, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V875000	November 12, 2021	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
19V497000	June 27, 2019	Engine
18V426000	June 25, 2018	Air Bags › Side/Window

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Engine (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V875000Manufacturer no. 5321K

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: November 12, 2021
Owner notification: July 18, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 121,038 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CX-5

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V875000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V497000Manufacturer no. 3719F

Engine

Report received by NHTSA: June 27, 2019
Owner notification: August 20, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 262,220 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mazda CX-5: October 3, 2017 – April 23, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: CX-5

Components: Engine; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V497000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V426000Manufacturer no. 2718F

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA: June 25, 2018
Owner notification: July 31, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 682 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mazda CX-5: April 11, 2018 – April 27, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: CX-5

Defect 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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V426000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 12, 2021.