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Mazda CX-5 Recall 21V875: Fuel Pump Can Fail and Stall the Engine

NHTSA campaign 21V875, reported November 12, 2021, 121,038 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The low-pressure fuel pump inside these vehicles may have an impeller that cracks and deforms. Over time this can cause the fuel pump to fail.

If the fuel pump fails, the engine may stall while you are driving, which increases the risk of a crash.

An authorized dealer will replace the fuel pump free of charge. Owners who received notification letters mailed July 18, 2022 can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4, with questions. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V875Mazda North American Operations
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Mazda !MX-520182019
Mazda CX-32019
Mazda CX-520182019
Mazda CX-920182019
Mazda MAZDA220192020
Mazda MAZDA32018
Mazda MAZDA62018