NHTSA Recall 18V426000: Air bags: side/window
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 682 vehicles. It affects 2018 Mazda CX-5.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V426000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2718F |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | June 25, 2018 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Safety risk
If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2718F.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V426000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.