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2009 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 64 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5.

2
recalls
64
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2009 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls

Fuel system, other: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 10V600000 · reported November 24, 2010 · MAZDA MOTOR CORP · 16,200 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 mazda5 vehicles manufactured from june 29, 2009, through april 28, 2010. Water may not have been removed completely from the harness connector of the fuel pump due to variations in the fuel tank leak check process performed before vehicle assembly. The connector pin may corrode, potentially causing the pin to break.
The risk
This could lead to an inoperative fuel pump, engine stall and the inability to restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel pump connector and if necessary it will be replaced and the harness will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.

Steering: electric power assist system

NHTSA campaign 10V374000 · reported August 12, 2010 · MAZDA MOTOR CORP · 215,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008. These vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur at any time while driving the vehicle.
The risk
Power steering assist is suddenly lost reducing the driver's ability to steer the vehicle as typically expected, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump and lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 16, 2026 · Steering

While driving car turns on its own almost causing accident

Dec 9, 2022 · Electrical system

The headlights on this car are dangerously dim. Like the turn signals overpower them levels of dim. I’ve replaced the bulbs, the battery, cleaned all the connections, replaced the alternator, nothing makes a difference.

Jan 16, 2022 · Steering

THIS MODEL OF MAZDA STEERING WHEEL STOP ROTATING MOSTLY ON HIGHWAY. AT TIME IT BECOME TOO STIFF TO OVE FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES AND THEN IT COMES BACK ON IT IS WORRYING ME AS IT MAY CAUSE AN UNVOIDABLE CRASH.

Sep 27, 2021 · Electrical system

Intermittently, the doors will not unlock when inside the vehicle, effectively trapping the occupants inside. Additionally, the locks will fail to lock or lock with either the key or the remote fob. trapping occupants inside or prohibiting someone on the outside from getting in to retrieve children inside.

Dec 13, 2019 · Engine · 163,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE CONTACT HAD A MECHANIC INSPECT THE VEHICLE WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP COULD BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER AND…

MAZDA5 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2006 27852
2007 16132
2008 16741
2009 26442
2010 15721
2011 0100
2012 13740

Across all years, the 2006 MAZDA5 has the most complaints (78). All Mazda MAZDA5 years →

Questions

Does the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5, the most recent reported on November 24, 2010 (Fuel system, other: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5?
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (17 complaints), followed by tires (13).
How many 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 64 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 16, 2026.