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2012 Mazda Mazda5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
37
Latest campaign
Sep 6, 2016

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Structure1Sep 6, 2016

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 6, 2016Latest campaign
Sep 6, 201616V644000

Structure: body hatchback/liftgate

If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V644000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V644000 · Sep 6, 2016
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component37

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
37Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
7Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Fuel/propulsion system822000
Service brakes719101
Tires719000
Structure719102
Hydraulic411101
Air bags411202
Steering411101
Power train38000
Seats25205
Visibility25000
Electrical system13000
Engine13000
Wheels13000
Suspension13000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “While accelerating from a complete stop at a traffic light on a multi-lane roadway, the vehicle suddenly lost all engine power without prior warning.”

    Filed 08/04/2026 · ODI 11754718
  • Service brakes

    “The contact owned a 2012 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a deer wandered into the middle of the road, and the contact depressed the brake pedal and the wheels locked up, causing…”

    Filed 06/29/2026 · ODI 11747212
  • Tires

    “Sentury Touring (Discount Tire) 205/55/R16. Both front tires have inner wear to the point of shredding in the same location on *both* front tires.”

    Filed 09/25/2024 · ODI 11616499

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2012 Mazda Mazda5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Mazda Mazda5 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Mazda Mazda5. The most recent, 16V644000 (reported September 6, 2016), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Mazda Mazda5?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 37 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Mazda Mazda5?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.

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