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Published dossier question

2018 Mazda CX-5 common problems: the named, applicable issues

“Common” here means a reviewed failure syndrome in the published authority—not a frequency claim or a list ranked by raw owner-report volume.

Insufficient evidenceEvidence: Limited confidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

Main regret risk

No named issue intersects your stated window.

Safer move

No published alternative improves on this supported verdict.

Open inspection briefSee what would change this answer
clm_mazda-cx-5-2018-recall-recall-18v426000-obs-6961

Configuration & exposure

Configuration: 4 reviewed 2018 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2018; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Named problem dossiers

Air Bags:Side/Window safety campaign

official recall record

High severity
Whole generationSingle sourceEvidence: Limited confidence

The cited record is bound to model year 2018; no broader incidence claim is made.

Symptom
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles.
Why it matters
The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

What to inspect

  • Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Pro check: Independent pre-purchase inspection.

Mitigation

  • Verify the campaign status by VIN and retain the completion receipt if the remedy was performed.

Verified 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.

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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.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record

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