Does the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5, the most recent reported on September 6, 2016 (Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (8 complaints), followed by structure (7).

How many 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 37 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls and problems

1 recall and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2012 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls

Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA campaign 16V644000 · reported September 6, 2016 · Mazda North American Operations · 580,455 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
The risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.

Most reported problems

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

Fuel/propulsion system8
Structure7
Tires7
Air bags4
Service brakes, hydraulic4
Steering4
Power train3
Service brakes3
Seats2
Visibility2

What owners report

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

Aug 4, 2026 · Power train
While accelerating from a complete stop at a traffic light on a multi-lane roadway, the vehicle suddenly lost all engine power without prior warning. The engine RPM dropped immediately to 0, causing the vehicle to stall in the middle of an active intersection and creating an immediate risk of a side-impact collision…

Jun 29, 2026 · Air bags · 226,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owned a 2012 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a deer wandered into the middle of the road, and the contact depressed the brake pedal and the wheels locked up, causing the tires to slide. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch, spun around…

Sep 25, 2024 · Tires
Sentury Touring (Discount Tire) 205/55/R16. Both front tires have inner wear to the point of shredding in the same location on *both* front tires. Both tires went out at the same time and could have caused a serious accident. Discount tire stated it was an alignment issue. The alignment shop (30 minutes after new…

Oct 11, 2022 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Mazda MZ5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…

Aug 10, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
This vehicle ejects a significant amount of fuel from its fuel filler port during every refueling. The volume of fuel and the distance the gasoline travels in a hazardous environment poses an avoidable risk that can result in a catastrophic event with potential fatalities. In addition, the cumulative quantity of fuel…

MAZDA5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2009	2	64	4	2
2010	1	57	2	1
2011	0	1	0	0
2012	1	37	4	0
2013	1	24	4	0
2014	1	12	0	0
2015	1	9	3	0

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

Questions

Does the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5, the most recent reported on September 6, 2016 (Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5?: Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (8 complaints), followed by structure (7).
How many 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 37 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 4, 2026.