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2018 Mazda CX-5 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mazda CX-5, spanning 4 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordNovember 12, 2021report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2018 Mazda CX-5 recall campaigns

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 21V875000 dated November 12, 2021.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V875000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
November 12, 2021
Potential units
121,038campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: July 18, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V497000

Component
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Report received
June 27, 2019
Potential units
262,220campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: August 20, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V426000

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
June 25, 2018
Potential units
682campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: July 31, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2018 Mazda CX-5?

The most frequent component groups in 2018 Mazda CX-5 campaign records are Air Bags (1), Engine (1), Power Train (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Air Bags1
Engine1
Power Train1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2018 Mazda CX-5 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 4 model-year reports for the Mazda CX-5, spanning 2014–2018; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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