Mazda Mazda5: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Mazda Mazda5 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 36 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 200.0 High | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| 2013 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 100.0 High | SERVICE BRAKES |
| 2014 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 Low | SERVICE BRAKES |
Across 3 model years, the 2012 Mazda Mazda5 carries the highest severity index (200.0, driven by fuel/propulsion system), while the 2014 is the cleanest at 0.0.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.