Mazda MAZDA5 recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 409 owner complaints for the Mazda MAZDA5 (model years 2006–2016). The most reported problem area is steering (101 complaints), followed by tires (58 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (2).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
201602 00
201519 30
2014112 00
2013124 40
2012137 40
201101 00
2010157 21
2009264 42
2008167 41
2007161 32
2006278 52

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (78), 2008 (67) and 2009 (64). Among model years at least two years old, the 2011 has the fewest complaints on file (1).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Mazda MAZDA5 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Steering101 9 of 11
Tires58 6 of 11
Suspension55 6 of 11
Structure36 8 of 11
Electrical system25 8 of 11

All 5 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
16V644000Sep 6, 2016 Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate2012–2015580,455
10V600000Nov 24, 2010 Fuel system, other: delivery, fuel pump2009–201016,200
10V374000Aug 12, 2010 Steering: electric power assist system2007–2009215,000
06V463000Dec 4, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch20069,800
05V412000Sep 19, 2005 Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system20067,000

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 29 complaints and a fire in 8 complaints; 28 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.