2010 Mazda MAZDA5Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 57 owner complaints about the 2010 Mazda MAZDA5, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 26, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 has problems

57 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags131
Engine81
Tires70
Structure61
Steering50
Suspension50
Electrical system41
Fuel/propulsion system31
Wheels20
11 other systems141

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2010 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 10V-600 · Nov 24, 2010 · 16,200 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.

Best & worst years

2010 vs. every other MAZDA5 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDA5 median. How we score

'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2010 Mazda MAZDA5 safety ratings

2010 Mazda5 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2010 Mazda MAZDA5 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2010 Mazda MAZDA5 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What MAZDA5 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE HAD MY AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD TURN ON. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IT DOES THAT. I'M SCARED IT'S GOING TO EXPLODE ON ME WHEN I'M DRIVING. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE'S A RECALL FOR THE CAR I HAVE. DRIVING WITH A SCARE FEELING IS NOT GOOD.
Complaint 11161732 · Dec 15, 2018 · 5 miles
THE AIRBAG SENSOR IN MY VEHICLE WHEN OFF ONE DAY. I HAVE NOT BEEN AN ANY ACCIDENTS THAT WOULD HAVE TRIGGERED THE AIRBAG. I HAS CONTINUED TO GO OFF AND ON AND IT DOESN'T MATER IF I AM PARKED OR IN MOTION. I HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND OTHER MECHANICS (FOR SECOND OPINION) AND THEY BOTH STATED THAT…
Complaint 11100028 · Jun 5, 2018 · 120,000 miles
THE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE AND BLINKS FAST IN MOTION, FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS MAKING A TURN ON CITY STREET.
Complaint 11035982 · Oct 23, 2017 · 96,000 miles

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