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NHTSA model-year recall report

2018 Mazda CX-5 Recalls

3 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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3

NHTSA campaigns

3

Affected systems

0

Urgent advisories

Nov 12, 2021

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is above the Mazda CX-5 average of 2.9 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Air Bags › Side/window, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Mazda CX-5 recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 21V875000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Reported Nov 12, 2021

What is recalled

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 consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 19V497000

Engine

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Reported Jun 27, 2019

What is recalled

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 consequence

An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V426000

Air Bags › Side/window

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Reported Jun 25, 2018

What is recalled

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 consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Mazda CX-5 model years

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2018 Mazda CX-5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Mazda CX-5 have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2018 Mazda CX-5. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Mazda CX-5?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology