2012 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls and problems

The 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 has 1 recall and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2012 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 11 MAZDA5 model years — 6th most.

1recalls
37complaints
4crashes
0fires
7injuries
43,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Structure

Sep 6, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V644000 · 580,455 vehicles

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.

Risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System8
Service Brakes7
Structure7
Tires7
Air Bags4
Steering4
Power Train3
Seats2
Visibility2
Electrical System1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2012: 4 complaints20122013: 4 complaints2014: 3 complaints20142015: 4 complaints2016: 2 complaints20162017: 5 complaints52018: 5 complaints20182019: 1 complaints2020: 1 complaints20202021: 3 complaints2022: 2 complaints20222024: 1 complaints2026: 2 complaints20262

2012 vs. other Mazda MAZDA5 years

2006: 78 complaints2006782007: 61 complaints20072008: 67 complaints20082009: 64 complaints20092010: 57 complaints20102011: 1 complaints20112012: 37 complaints20122013: 24 complaints20132014: 12 complaints20142015: 9 complaints20152016: 2 complaints20162

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5, the latest from Sep 6, 2016 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (8), service brakes (7), structure (7). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.