2018
Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.
4 reviewed 2018 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.
Reviewed issue applicability
Air Bags:Side/Window safety campaign: affected Mazda CX-5 years
The cited record is bound to model year 2018; no broader incidence claim is made. This list reflects reviewed applicability only. It does not claim every vehicle is affected.
Years in the published dossier
What to inspect
- 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Exact evidence receipts
clm_mazda-cx-5-2018-recall-recall-18v426000-obs-69612018 Mazda CX-5Evidence: Limited confidence
The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.
“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." If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. 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.”