Mazda · Mazda5 · 2010
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The 2010 Mazda Mazda5 has 1 recall and 57 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: air bags (11 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2010 Mazda Mazda5 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 11 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
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, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE PIN TO BREAK.
Remedy Status
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.
The Mazda 5 was in a minor collision. The vehicle rear-ended another vehicle in stop-and-go traffic. Both vehicles were in motion, approximate speed of the Mazda 5 was 15MPH or less. The front seat airbags deployed. The other vehicle had rear bumper damage but the Mazda 5 imm...
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On several occasions, most of which happened while in motion, my vehicle has stalled out of the blue with no warning. It seems to mostly happen when I’m slowing down or when I’m making a right hand turn and try to accelerate, suddenly there’s no power to the engine. I have to put...
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The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that while inflating the driver’s side rear tire, the valve stem fractured and detached. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to tire shop for assistance. The ...
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My check engine light came on. We took it to a mechanic who hooked it up to the computer. It read DTC p2096. When the mechanic looked it up, he noticed that there was a recall issued previously on this specific problem. The description said Target EF feedback system to lean- manu...
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While driving the car started lurching when accelerating. I noticed somebody else mentioned this recently when their car reached 180,000, which is when mine started doing the same thing. When this started happening my transmission light and my traction control light came on and ...
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The glue and seal around back windshield glass is separating. Glass is loose and rattles. This appears to be an ongoing issue with Mazda. The defects can cause window to separate while driving resulting in flying debris hitting another vehicle.
JULY 29, 2019 VEHICLE IN MOTION ON EXPRESSWAY. SUDDEN LOSS OFF POWER STEERING WHICH LEFT ME WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 90 SECS POWER STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. EXITED EXPRESSWAY AND CHECKED POWER STEERING FLUID LEVELS. FLUID LEVELS WERE CORR...
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AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES ON DASHBOARD WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED ON AND WHILE DRIVING.
REAR SLIDING DOORS OF MAZDA 5 ARE FREEZING SHUT WHEN PULLING ON HANDLE DOOR OPENS SLIGHTLY AND FRREZES. DOOR THEN CANNOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED AND THEN HAVE TO DRIVE CAR WITH A PARTLY OPENED REAR DOOR. THIS IS HAPPENING ON BOTH REAR DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DURING THE DAY IN A...
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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.
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The 2010 Mazda Mazda5 has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 57 owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Mazda Mazda5.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2010 Mazda Mazda5.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2010 Mazda Mazda5 are air bags (11 reports), tires (6 reports), structure (5 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2010 Mazda Mazda5. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.