MAZDA CX-5 (2018) recall — Air Bags
Mazda is recalling 2018 CX-5 vehicles with side curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in side impacts or rollovers, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact Mazda for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mazda is recalling 2018 CX-5 vehicles because side curtain air bags might not deploy correctly during side impacts or rollovers, potentially increasing injury risk. This affects vehicles sold between July 2018 and the recall start date. Owners should contact Mazda for free air bag replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225205-mazda-cx-5-2018-air-bags-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225205-mazda-cx-5-2018-air-bags-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V426000
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“Mazda CX-5 (2018) Air Bags: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225205-mazda-cx-5-2018-air-bags-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall #18V426000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V426000).
Why it’s dangerous
In side impacts or rollovers, the side curtain air bags might not unfold correctly during deployment. This failure could increase injury risk by not protecting occupants as intended.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in vehicles with side curtain air bags that may not deploy properly during side impacts or rollovers are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Mazda CX-5 was sold between July 2018 and the recall start date. The recall covers vehicles that do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 226 for ejection mitigation.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Mazda
Call Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4 to schedule air bag replacement.
Get Air Bag Replacement
Mazda will replace the curtain air bags free of charge at your dealership.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The side curtain air bags may not deploy properly in side impacts or rollovers, increasing injury risk and failing to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 226.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2018 Mazda CX-5 was sold between July 2018 and the recall start date. Check with Mazda customer service for confirmation.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began July 31, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for replacement; owners can contact Mazda at any time.
Contact Mazda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mazda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V426000 — Mazda Mazda Hello, I own a Mazda that is covered by recall 18V426000 from Mazda. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V426000 (June 25, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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