2012 Mazda MAZDA5 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2012 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls

Most common 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 problems

Problem areas named in the 37 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Fuel/Propulsion System	8
Tires	7
Structure	7
Steering	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Air Bags	4
Service Brakes	3
Power Train	3
Seats	2
Visibility	2

What owners report

2026-08-04, Power Train
While accelerating from a complete stop at a traffic light on a multi-lane roadway, the vehicle suddenly lost all engine power without prior warning. The engine RPM dropped immediately to 0, causing the vehicle to stall in the middle of an active intersection and creating an immediate risk of a side-impact collision from oncoming traffic. All warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated upon stalling. To clear the intersection safely, the vehicle was placed into Neutral and restarted. After shifting back into Drive and proceeding out of traffic, the vehicle repeatedly entered a fail-safe/limp mode every 30 to 120 seconds. During these episodes, the Automatic Transaxle (AT) light fla

2026-06-29, Air Bags
The contact owned a 2012 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a deer wandered into the middle of the road, and the contact depressed the brake pedal and the wheels locked up, causing the tires to slide. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch, spun around, and struck another object, causing the vehicle to land back into the ditch where it came to a stop. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. A bystander called 911, and the contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The contact bit his lips hard during the crash, which caused the bottom two front teeth to pierce through the bottom lip. The contact sustained a severe cut to

2024-09-25, Tires
Sentury Touring (Discount Tire) 205/55/R16. Both front tires have inner wear to the point of shredding in the same location on *both* front tires. Both tires went out at the same time and could have caused a serious accident. Discount tire stated it was an alignment issue. The alignment shop (30 minutes after new tires were installed after dual blowout) stated that my alignment was perfectly within spec and also stated there was no indication of tire rub on any portion of the vehicle.

2022-10-11, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2012 Mazda MZ5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

2022-08-10, Fuel/Propulsion System
This vehicle ejects a significant amount of fuel from its fuel filler port during every refueling. The volume of fuel and the distance the gasoline travels in a hazardous environment poses an avoidable risk that can result in a catastrophic event with potential fatalities. In addition, the cumulative quantity of fuel needlessly spilled negatively impacts the environment at a time of heightened environmental concerns. For these reasons, this known issue should be elevated from a simple technical service bulletin (#01-013-15-3048) to a safety recall before fatalities result from a known manufacturing defect.

2012 Mazda MAZDA5 questions

Does the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5: Liftgate Struts Can Corrode and Let Hatch Drop. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (8), Tires (7), Structure (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.