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2018 Mazda CX-5 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mazda CX-5. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

Is your car one of them?

These campaigns cover the 2018 Mazda CX-5 as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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21V875000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Delivery · Fuel Pump

Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The riskFuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeDealers 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.

What was foundMazda 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.

21V875000 at NHTSA
19V497000

Engine

An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

The riskAn unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeMazda 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.

What was foundMazda 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.

19V497000 at NHTSA
18V426000

Air Bags · Side/window

If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

The riskIf the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

The fix — freeMazda 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.

What was foundMazda 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."

18V426000 at NHTSA

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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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