Mazda CX-5 recalls
DVSA has published 8 safety recalls that name the Mazda CX-5 since 2017, 3 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 297,368 UK vehicles of this model.
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CX-5 · catalytic reduction (scr) system wiring may become damaged by contamination
11 Jan 2022 · R/2021/439
Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system wiring may become damaged by contamination
Fix: Inspect the SCR harness repair if necessary and fit protector.
2,187 vehicles · built 15 May 2018 to 24 Sep 2020
CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA2, MAZDA3, MAZDA6, MX5 · low pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed
4 Jan 2022 · R/2021/435
The impeller in the low-pressure fuel pump may become deformed causing fuel pump failure.
Fix: Replace the low-pressure fuel pump with an improved part.
26,974 vehicles · built 3 Apr 2018 to 27 Oct 2018
CX-5 · one or both led daytime running lamps may flicker flash or fail completely
23 Mar 2020 · R/2020/058
One or both LED daytime Running Lamps may flicker flash or fail completely.
Fix: Replace sealing gaskets and install gas absorbing sheets on affected units that operate normally. Replace any faulty units.
4,566 vehicles · built 11 Dec 2014 to 8 Dec 2015
CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA6 · soot may accumulate around the intake shutter valve on the inlet side of the engine
25 Jul 2019 · R/2019/187
Soot may accumulate around the intake shutter valve on the inlet side of the engine.
Fix: Check clean or replace the intake shutter valve and update software.
70,435 vehicles · built 26 Jan 2012 to 30 Jun 2018
CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA6 · vacuum pump may wear prematurely.
17 Sep 2018 · R/2018/236
The vacuum pump may wear prematurely meaning that in some applications where the brake pedal is pressed quickly whilst at low engine speed � the servo assistance provided by the vacuum system in decreased. This could cause a momentary decrease in braking performance. Braking assistance available to the driver can be reduced
Fix: Vehicles affected will be fitted with a modified Vacuum pump.
11,498 vehicles · built 26 Jan 2012 to 21 Jan 2016
CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA6 · fuel injector software does not control the electric current correctly
17 Sep 2018 · R/2018/288
The Software controlling the fuel injectors does not control the electric current correctly. This may cause the injector control circuit to short circuit and cause the engine to stall. Results in possible Engine Stall without Warning
Fix: Vehicles affected will have the injector control software re-programmed
48,875 vehicles · built 26 Jan 2012 to 21 Jan 2016
CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA6 · injector mounting nuts tightening force may be insufficient
17 Sep 2018 · R/2018/289
The tightening force of the injector mounting nuts may be insufficient. This could cause combustion gas to leak from the injector and contaminate the engine oil within the cylinder head. This in turn could cause the engine oil strainer to become blocked. This could cause the engine to stall. Engine Pressure Oil Light appears along with the engine malfunction indicator. Possible Engine Stall without Warning
Fix: Vehicles affected will have the engine checked for contamination and repaired / replaced if necessary. The Fuel injectors will also be re-tightened to the appropriate torque.
11,021 vehicles · built 26 Jan 2012 to 21 Jan 2016
CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA5, MAZDA6, MAZDA6 ESTATE · tailgate may drop down without warning
31 May 2017 · R/2017/163
Water may penetrate the tailgate strut cylinder. This may cause corrosion which may affect the strut's attachment.
Fix: Replace both tailgate struts on affected vehicles
121,812 vehicles · built 17 Nov 2011 to 26 Dec 2015
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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.