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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2018 Mazda CX-5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
120
Latest campaign
Nov 12, 2021

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline1Nov 12, 2021
21V875000
Engine1Jun 27, 2019
19V497000
Air bags1Jun 25, 2018
18V426000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 12, 2021Latest campaign
Nov 12, 202121V875000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V875000
What's wrong
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
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V875000 · Nov 12, 2021
Jun 27, 201919V497000

Engine

An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V497000
What's wrong
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
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V497000 · Jun 27, 2019
Jun 25, 201818V426000

Air bags: side/window

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V426000
What's wrong
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
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V426000 · Jun 25, 2018
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 component120

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
120Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine9781000
Power train1815000
Unknown or other98101
Engine and engine cooling33000
Forward collision avoidance33000
Fuel/propulsion system22000
Electrical system22000
Steering11000
Service brakes11100
Lane departure11000
Back over prevention11000

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

  • Engine

    “Cracked cylinder head- factory defect, causing oil to leak onto exhaust manifold. Smoke fills engine bay and cab through air vents, very high concern of engine bay fire. 2018 Mazda cx5 non turbo 2.5 sky active engine.”

    Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769986
  • Power train

    “There has been numerous report of the Mazda CX 5 having failure rear differential. I just purchased a 2018 Mazda CX five for my daughter in September 2026 I now am experiencing this issue on the rear diff.”

    Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11766937
  • Engine

    “2018 Mazda CX-5 2.5L NA Engine Cracked cylinder head and blown head gasket with leaking oil onto exhaust manifold resulting in white smoke & burning oil smell. No engine light.”

    Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766802

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2018 Mazda CX-5 recall questions

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

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mazda CX-5. The most recent, 21V875000 (reported November 12, 2021), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Mazda CX-5?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 97 complaints out of 120 filed with NHTSA (81%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Mazda CX-5?

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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