2018 Mazda CX-5 recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2018 model year.

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 is covered by 3 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

Campaign	Received	Component
21V875000	2021-11-12	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
19V497000	2019-06-27	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
18V426000	2018-06-25	Air Bags › Side/Window

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (21V875000, 2021-11-12)

Problem: 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.

Free fix: 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.

Mazda North American Operations · 121,038 vehicles · NHTSA record

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) (19V497000, 2019-06-27)

Problem: 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.

Free fix: 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.

Mazda North American Operations · 262,220 vehicles · NHTSA record

Air Bags › Side/Window (18V426000, 2018-06-25)

Problem: 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.

Free fix: 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.

Mazda North American Operations · 682 vehicles · NHTSA record

A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

Other model years: 2014 · 2016 · All Mazda CX-5 recalls