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2012 Mazda MAZDA5Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-644 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year32% below the MAZDA5 median · #6 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 65%Owner complaints378 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage61kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 4, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 has problems

37 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
Fuel/propulsion system80
Tires70
Structure71
Air bags42
Service brakes, hydraulic41
Steering41
Service brakes30
Power train30
Seats22
5 other systems60

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

1 recall

2012 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.

65%repaired · 2018 Q3

Body: hatchback/liftgate

Recall 16V-644 · Sep 6, 2016 · 580,455 vehicles · 379,110 repaired

Risk. If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

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

2012 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2012 Mazda MAZDA5 safety ratings

2012 Mazda Mazda5 SW FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What MAZDA5 owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

This vehicle ejects a significant amount of fuel from its fuel filler port during every refueling. The volume of fuel and the distance the gasoline travels in a hazardous environment poses an avoidable risk that can result in a catastrophic event with potential fatalities. In addition, the…
Complaint 11478692 · Aug 10, 2022
The Mazda5 has a TSB on the issue, 01-013/15. What I am attempting to find out is why this isn't a recall. When the failure occurs, the fuelling of the vehicle doesn't shut off the nozzle. What happens is fuel comes spraying out of the opening, getting over the ground, the vehicle, and in most…
Complaint 11421605 · Jun 21, 2021
IT'S VERY COMMON IN THE MAZDA 5 CARS FOR THE EMISSION COMPONENTS TO FAIL OFTEN AND AFFECTS THE FUEL ECONOMY WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF FUEL, MONEY ETC. IT'S ALSO A SAFETY CONCERN AS THE EVAP LEAKS COULD RELEASE FUEL VAPORS TO THE ATMOSPHERE AND POLLUTING IT. AS WELL AS FIRE HAZARDS DUE TO THE FUEL LEAKS.…
Complaint 11301036 · Jan 22, 2020 · 122,000 miles

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