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US recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
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 and remedy
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.
Engine
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 and remedy
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.
Air bags: side/window
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Fuel system
2021-11-12 · campaign 2021-696
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.
Engine
2019-06-27 · campaign 2019-322
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software error in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) could cause the valve clearance adjuster not to work properly. This could result in internal engine damage. If this happens, the engine may misfire and lose power. In the worst case, the engine may stall while driving without the ability to restart it. The malfunction indicator light (MIL) may also turn on in the instrument cluster.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the PCM software.
Airbag
2018-06-22 · campaign 2018-341 · 276 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbags may not unfold properly during deployment. This could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a side-impact or rollover crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the side curtain airbags.
Owner complaints (352)
Owners filed 352 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mazda CX-5 (19 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 133).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 180 | |
| Unknown or other | 58 | |
| Power train | 42 | |
| Service brakes | 32 | |
| Electrical system | 29 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 19 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Mazda CX-5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD Early Release | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2018 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD Early Release | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2018 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD Later Release | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2018 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD Later Release | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Mazda CX-5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| CX-5 2WD 2.2 L Automatic (S6) | 28 | 31 | 29 | $3,300 |
| CX-5 2WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 |
| CX-5 4WD 2.2 L Automatic (S6) | 27 | 30 | 28 | $3,400 |
| CX-5 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
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