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2009 Mazda Mazda5
The 2009 Mazda Mazda5 appears in 2 NHTSA recall campaigns (fuel system, other and steering) and in 57 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is steering: 197.2 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 114 per 1,000 across all 2009 model-year vehicles and against 195.9 per 1,000 for the Mazda Mazda5 line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 31.9 complaints per model year across the 11 Mazda Mazda5 model years on this register; 4 complaints reported a crash and 2 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2010 (15); the most recent in the file is dated 4 Jan 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: This could lead to an inoperative fuel pump, engine stall and the inability to restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by MAZDA MOTOR CORP.
Defect, as filed: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008. These vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur at any time while driving the vehicle.
Consequence: Power steering assist is suddenly lost reducing the driver's ability to steer the vehicle as typically expected, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump and lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.
Filed by MAZDA MOTOR CORP (manufacturer campaign 6010H).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2009 Mazda Mazda5 (black) against all 2009 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2009 | Mazda5 line | All 2009 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 197.2 | 195.9 | 114 |
| Tires | 183.1 | 123.9 | 18.4 |
| Suspension | 112.7 | 130.6 | 28.7 |
| Wheels | 70.4 | 42.8 | 15.3 |
| Electrical System | 56.3 | 36 | 132.2 |
| Power Train | 42.3 | 42.8 | 67.5 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 14 | 197.2 | 195.9 | 114 |
| Tires | 13 | 183.1 | 123.9 | 18.4 |
| Suspension | 8 | 112.7 | 130.6 | 28.7 |
| Wheels | 5 | 70.4 | 42.8 | 15.3 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 56.3 | 36 | 132.2 |
| Power Train | 3 | 42.3 | 42.8 | 67.5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 42.3 | 36 | 23.4 |
| Structure | 3 | 42.3 | 67.6 | 41.5 |
| Equipment | 2 | 28.2 | 11.3 | 5.1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 28.2 | 18 | 10.3 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 28.2 | 47.3 | 143.3 |
| Engine | 2 | 28.2 | 40.5 | 71.2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 28.2 | 18 | 53 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 14.1 | 13.5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14.1 | 22.5 | 30.2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14.1 | 6.8 | 16.1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14.1 | 20.3 | 8.4 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14.1 | 27 | 53.4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 14.1 | 22.5 | 8.2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 14.1 | 15.8 | 32.2 |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14.1 | 22.5 | 37.6 |
57 unique complaints, 71 component mentions; 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE10021 | Preliminary evaluation | Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist | steering:electric power assist system | 28 Jun 2010 | 29 Nov 2010 | 10V374000 |
Other Mazda Mazda5 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 77 | 16,800 |
| 2007 | 1 | 53 | 215,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | 62 | 215,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | 57 | 231,200 |
| 2010 | 1 | 47 | 16,200 |
| 2011 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2012 | 1 | 27 | 580,455 |
| 2013 NHTSA | 1 | 18 | 580,455 |
| 2014 NHTSA | 1 | 5 | 580,455 |
| 2015 NHTSA | 1 | 3 | 580,455 |
| 2016 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Mazda Mazda5 model years · Mazda: 39 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda Mazda5 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 10V600000, was reported to NHTSA on 24 Nov 2010 and concerns fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump. Across all model years the Mazda Mazda5 line has 5 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2009 Mazda Mazda5?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2009 Mazda Mazda5 complain about most?
Steering: 14 of 71 component mentions (197.2 per 1,000). Next is tires with 13. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.