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2018 Mazda CX-5

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls3
Complaints114
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2018 Mazda CX-5

3 recalls
114 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
114
Complaints citing a crash
1

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 18V426000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    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."

  • 19V497000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE

    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.

  • 21V875000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    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.

Consumer complaints

114 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

114
Total
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE105
  • OTHER5
  • FUEL SYSTEM1
  • ELECTRICAL1
  • BRAKES1

Notable Issues

114 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 1 report involves a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)105
miscellaneous issues5
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)1

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Mazda CX-5 problems

1,593 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 21V875000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 19V497000

    An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 18V426000

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