MAZDA 2018 MAZDA CX-5 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 MAZDA CX-5
Brand
MAZDA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2018 MAZDA CX-5 vehicles due to air bags:side/window issues. If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026