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2013 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls and problems

1 recall and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA5.

1
recalls
24
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2013 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.

What owners report

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

Nov 3, 2025 · Structure

All of the door handles and locks have loosened and fallen off. Sliding door will not latch now. Hatch on rear has lost suspension.

Oct 1, 2025 · Insert, padding

Unknown

Jul 22, 2022 · Service brakes

THE TCM FAILED ON THE CAR AND IT IS A VERY COMMON THING. THE DESIGN SET THE MODULE IN A LOCATION THAT OVERHEATS AND MALFUNCTIONS WHEN CONNECTION IS LOST WITH MECHANISMS THAT WARP UNDER HEAT, THE COST TO REPAIR AT THE DEALERSHIP WAS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE

Jul 10, 2021 · Tires

The tire blow up and causing lost control and hit curbs and it’s causing accident and it’s damaged front and damaged engine, trans pan , transmission and steering gear and linkage

Aug 15, 2019 · Service brakes · 140,000 miles · crash reported

I HAVE GONE TO MULTIPLE MECHANICS WITH NO HELP. MY VEHICLE SURGES OR REVS ANY TIME THE AC IS ON TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD EVEN WHEN MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE. THIS OCCURS IN NEUTRAL, DRIVE AND PARK. IT SPECIFICALLY OCCURS WHEN I AM SLOWING DOWN, STOPPING, OR COASTING AT A LOW SPEED. IT ALSO JERKS WHEN…

MAZDA5 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2010 15721
2011 0100
2012 13740
2013 12440
2014 11200
2015 1930
2016 0200

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

Questions

Does the 2013 Mazda MAZDA5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 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 2013 Mazda MAZDA5?
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (5 complaints), followed by engine (4).
How many 2013 Mazda MAZDA5 complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 24 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 3, 2025.