2010 Mazda Mazda5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (9) · Tires (4) · Suspension (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
46 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump 2010-11-24 · campaign 10V600000 · 16,200 vehicles
Defect: MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 29, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 28, 2010. WATER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM THE HARNESS CONNECTOR OF THE FUEL PUMP DUE TO VARIATIONS IN THE FUEL TANK LEAK CHECK PROCESS PERFORMED BEFORE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THE CONNECTOR PIN MAY CORRODE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE PIN TO BREAK.
Risk: THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP, ENGINE STALL AND THE INABILITY TO RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR AND IF NECESSARY IT WILL BE REPLACED AND THE HARNESS WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.
Service bulletins (219)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-11 · SA-041-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical con
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · SA-055-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Engine 2026-06-19 · SA-041-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sa supersedes the previously issued sa(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red. sa-061/25 12/17/25 description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by ask
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa listed below: the changes are noted in red. sa-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 description mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Electrical System 2025-12-17 · SA-061-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. below
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-10 · 07-004-25a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (a/c) system is operating. it is most noticeable when the a/c is first turned on. this odor is the result of mold growth in the a/c evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling
Showing the 6 most recent of 219 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-01-26 · Unknown Or Other“on several occasions, most of which happened while in motion, my vehicle has stalled out of the blue with no warning. it seems to mostly happen when i’m slowing down or when i’m making a right hand turn and try to accelerate, suddenly there’s no power to the engine. i have to put the vehicle into park and restart it. twice while slowing down for a…”
2024-01-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“the mazda 5 was in a minor collision. the vehicle rear-ended another vehicle in stop-and-go traffic. both vehicles were in motion, approximate speed of the mazda 5 was 15mph or less. the front seat airbags deployed. the other vehicle had rear bumper damage but the mazda 5 immediately had smoke and flames under the hood. thankfully, all four oc…”
2023-06-20 · Unknown Or Other“my check engine light came on. we took it to a mechanic who hooked it up to the computer. it read dtc p2096. when the mechanic looked it up, he noticed that there was a recall issued previously on this specific problem. the description said target ef feedback system to lean- manual and automatic transmission. when plugging in my vin number it said …”
2023-04-19 · Tires:valve · 165,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 mazda mazda5. the contact stated that while inflating the driver’s side rear tire, the valve stem fractured and detached. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was taken to tire shop for assistance. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately …”
2022-02-15 · Electrical System“while driving the car started lurching when accelerating. i noticed somebody else mentioned this recently when their car reached 180,000, which is when mine started doing the same thing. when this started happening my transmission light and my traction control light came on and my car was no longer operable. and by that i mean i could not accelera…”
2022-01-09 · Engine · 180,000 mi“random intermittent stalling of the car starting about 100,000 miles. car suddenly shuts down while driving, most notably while decelerating but sometimes while cruising along. it actually surged and bucked once recently, (dec 2021 ~ 180,000 miles), while pulling up to a stop. this is causing me to feel increasingly unsafe in this vehicle as it …”
2021-09-04 · Unknown Or Other“the glue and seal around back windshield glass is separating. glass is loose and rattles. this appears to be an ongoing issue with mazda. the defects can cause window to separate while driving resulting in flying debris hitting another vehicle. …”
2021-08-30 · Unknown Or Other“vehicle has a several rust problem for last 3-4 years. it develops mostly on the body panel surrounding the rear wheel on the passenger side. i have come across several other mazda 5 with similar issue. a mechanic also confirmed noticing this issue with mazda 5s. the mazda 5 models after 2010 does not seem to be impacted by this problem though. add…”
2019-09-01 · Steering · 147,000 mi“july 29, 2019 vehicle in motion on expressway. sudden loss off power steering which left me without the ability to turn steering wheel. after approximately 90 secs power steering returned to normal. exited expressway and checked power steering fluid levels. fluid levels were correct according to manufacturer recommendation. continued to operate veh…”
2019-07-05 · Air Bags · 147,000 mi“airbag light flashes on dashboard when the car is turned on and while driving.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.