2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5, and owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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,…
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…
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Electric power assist system (steering)
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.
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.
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,414 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 15 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving car turns on its own almost causing accident”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 16, 2026 · Steering
“The headlights on this car are dangerously dim. Like the turn signals overpower them levels of dim. I’ve replaced the bulbs, the battery, cleaned all the connections, replaced the alternator, nothing”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 9, 2022 · Electrical system
Compare Mazda MAZDA5 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda MAZDA5 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mazda MAZDA5 | 2 | 78 |
| 2007 Mazda MAZDA5 | 1 | 61 |
| 2008 Mazda MAZDA5 | 1 | 67 |
| 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 | 2 | 64 |
| 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 | 1 | 57 |
| 2011 Mazda MAZDA5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 | 1 | 37 |
| 2013 Mazda MAZDA5 | 1 | 24 |
| 2014 Mazda MAZDA5 | 1 | 12 |
| 2015 Mazda MAZDA5 | 1 | 9 |
| 2016 Mazda MAZDA5 | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2009 Mazda MAZDA5
How do I know if my 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2009 Mazda MAZDA5; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V374000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mazda models
- 6263,130 complaints
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- CX-52,451 complaints
- MAZDA62,234 complaints
- Tribute2,102 complaints
- CX-91,438 complaints
- CX-71,132 complaints
- Protege1,076 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.