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2013 Mazda Mazda5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 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
24
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 component24

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
24Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes521301
Structure417000
Engine417100
Steering417000
Unknown or other28000
Power train28100
Wheels28000
Seats28000
Chest clip14000
Buckle14000
Harness14000
Insert14000
Padding14000
Suspension14000
Tires14000

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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

  • Structure

    “All of the door handles and locks have loosened and fallen off. Sliding door will not latch now. Hatch on rear has lost suspension.”

    Filed 11/03/2025 · ODI 11697156
  • Chest clip

    “Unknown”

    Filed 10/01/2025 · ODI 11690856
  • Suspension

    “The tcm failed on the car and it is a very common thing. The design set the module in a location that overheats and malfunctions when connection is lost with mechanisms that warp under heat, the cost to repair at the…”

    Filed 07/22/2022 · ODI 11475344

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2013 Mazda Mazda5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Mazda Mazda5 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2013 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 2013 Mazda Mazda5?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (21%). 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 2013 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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