How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda Mazda5 have?

The 2009 Mazda Mazda5 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2009 Mazda Mazda5 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2009 Mazda Mazda5?

Of 81 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2009 Mazda Mazda5 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Mazda Mazda5 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 231,200 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 10V600000 2010-11-24 16,200 affected

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…

Consequence

THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP, ENGINE STALL AND THE INABILITY TO RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

STEERING 10V374000 2010-08-12 215,000 affected

Defect

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

POWER STEERING ASSIST IS SUDDENLY LOST REDUCING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE AS TYPICALLY EXPECTED, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

MAZDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.

Complaints by component

STEERING

SUSPENSION

TIRES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHEELS

ENGINE

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

AIR BAGS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Total complaints81

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving car turns on its own almost causing accident”

STEERING · reported 2026-05-11

“The headlights on this car are dangerously dim. Like the turn signals overpower them levels of dim. Iâ€™ve replaced the bulbs, the battery, cleaned all the connections, replaced the alternator, nothing makes a difference.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2022-08-01

“The headlights on this car are dangerously dim. Like the turn signals overpower them levels of dim. Iâ€™ve replaced the bulbs, the battery, cleaned all the connections, replaced the alternator, nothing makes a difference.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2022-08-01

“This model of mazda steering wheel stop rotating mostly on highway. At time it become too stiff to ove for 5 to 10 minutes and then it comes back on it is worrying me as it may cause an unvoidable crash.”

STEERING · reported 2021-11-12

“This model of mazda steering wheel stop rotating mostly on highway. At time it become too stiff to ove for 5 to 10 minutes and then it comes back on it is worrying me as it may cause an unvoidable crash.”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2021-11-12

“Intermittently, the doors will not unlock when inside the vehicle, effectively trapping the occupants inside. Additionally, the locks will fail to lock or lock with either the key or the remote fob. Trapping occupants inside or prohibiting someone on the outside from getting in to retrieve…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2021-09-27

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda 5. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. On one occasion, the vehicle broke down in the middle of a street and was towed to the contact's home. The contact had a mechanic inspect the vehicle who stated that the fuel pump could be the cause of the…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-12-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda 5. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. On one occasion, the vehicle broke down in the middle of a street and was towed to the contact's home. The contact had a mechanic inspect the vehicle who stated that the fuel pump could be the cause of the…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-12-01