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2013 Mazda CX-5 Recalls

2013 Mazda CX-5 Recalls
Updated Jun 12, 2026·Ethan Miller

Recall Summary

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 has 1 recalls recorded by NHTSA.

Most are for minor compliance or labeling issues.

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Total Recalls

1
0 High Risks

Source: NHTSA Campaign Data

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How to Handle Recalls

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Locate your 17-character VIN on the dashboard or driver's door jamb.

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Recall Summary

What the recall count means for the 2013 Mazda CX-5

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 has 1 recall campaign on record. Not automatically, but you should still verify that every recall remedy was completed. The 2013 Mazda CX-5 has 1 recorded recall campaign, and open work can change the ownership risk materially.

Which systems are affected?

The main systems named in recall filings for the 2013 Mazda CX-5 include STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE.

What should buyers check before purchase?

Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.

What is the most serious recall on the 2013 Mazda CX-5?

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

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Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

How many recalls does the 2013 Mazda CX-5 have?

There are 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Mazda CX-5.

Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.

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Are there safety critical recalls for the 2013 Mazda CX-5?

There are no documented high risk recalls for this model year. However, always confirm remedy availability with a VIN lookup.

Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.

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Recall campaigns
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Primary source
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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Action Plan
  3. 03Should Buyers Worry?
  4. 04NHTSA Recalls
  5. 05Data and Methodology

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Recalls for 2013 Mazda CX-5 Buyer's Guide

1 total campaign

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ID: 16V644000

Structure

BodyHatchback/Liftgate

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.