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Buying a used 2018 Mazda CX-5? Check these 3 recalls first

3 NHTSA recalls · 117 owner complaints on file

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 has 3 recalls covering side curtain airbag failure, unexpected engine stalling, and fuel pump failure that can stall the engine. Its 117 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, with 95 in engine, 17 in power train, 9 in unknown or other, and 3 in engine and engine cooling. Engine concerns stand out in the complaint record, but these counts do not establish causes. Routine servicing should be reviewed separately from documentation for both stalling recalls.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Verify completion of both engine stalling recalls by VIN.
3. Confirm side curtain airbag recall repair documentation.
4. Ask about engine symptoms and power train diagnostic records.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Mazda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Mazda CX-5

What owners have reported to NHTSA

117 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• All CX-5 recalls