Engine Cylinder heads started to leak at 75k miles causing oil and coolant to leak and puddle. This was after a fuel pump recall.
2018 Mazda CX-5: fuel pump failure
13 of the 356 complaints about the 2018 Mazda CX-5 describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
The radio changes stations by itself, speakers/music goes in and out. The screen freezes and cannot change stations. And also the car lags on taking off sometimes. Often smells like fuel when you turn on the car, Assuming a fuel pump issue, not sure. I spoke to the salesman who sold me the car (adam) within less than 30 days of having the vehicle and told me the electrical issue with radio would be covered. Then when I called to have the issue fixed I was told it wasnt going to fixed on their behalf. This car was sold to me with a few issue that I was not aware at the time of purchase.
The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently decelerated and lost motive power. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure and fuel pump rail failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump and the fuel rail needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel system, Gasoline) however the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 45 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and fuel rail needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,896.
Despite a recall on the fuel pump, there continues to be a problem but instead of the “back” fuel pump that was fixed, the “front” fuel pump seems to be having the same issue. When taken to the dealer, the code P0087- fuel rail/system pressure too low shows up. This is causing car to stall, unable to pick up speed or simply pick up too much speed when attempting to accelerate. It’s a safety hazard for a car less than 6 years old.
2023 02 28, 36410 miles - Engine oil burning smell entering the cabin of the car, oil leaking from engine. No warning lights. Diagnosed by Mazda dealer as a cracked cylinder head, will be repaired under warranty. Discovered Service Alert #SA-013/22 that applies to this defect. 2023 02 23, 36,389 miles - Car in for an oil change under extended service program at Mazda dealer. Dealer discovered the timing chain cover leaking, repaired under warranty. Owner also reported that information screen has been malfunctioning intermittantly. Dealer remarked that the screen does have problems, but that it is not covered by the warranty, and would need to be replaced within the next two years and would cost about $2000. Upon vehicle pick-up, several warning lights went on, dealer reprogrammed the code system, test drove, pronounced the lights indicated nothing was wrong. 2022 08 17, 31,174 miles - Fuel pump replaced under recall while car in for regular oil change covered by service contract. 2021 02 04, 17,629 miles - Timing chain cover leaking, discovered by dealer while in for regular oil change, repaired under warranty.
Vehicle was brought to dealership for a fuel pump safety recall. I was advised that the belt tightener was leaking and was in urgent need of replacement. Failure of the belt tightener would result in drive train belts loosening with an impact on operation of the vehicle. The car is 4 years old and has less than 12,000 miles on it. Belt tighteners are normally designed to last 75,000+ miles, suggesting a possible defect in this case.
Magna motors in evansville, indiana is refusing to address the fuel pump recall on my 2018 mazda cx-5. They claim there are no parts to fix it so they cant help me. My vehicle doesnt start half the time and they refuse to provide a loaner until mine is fixed. There has to be something they can do.
Fuel pump. The mechanics at the Mazda dealership brushed me off when I brought up the open recall on my vehicle. However, according to them it is a "preliminary recall," the mechanic said it wasn't an "open recall." This is my first vehicle and I stupidly put my trust into the mechanic and believed his words. I am not well-versed in vehicles but after extensive research, asking a friend, and referring to a VPC agent who deals with recalls on vehicles; it turns out there is no such thing as a preliminary recall outside of Mazda's definition. I told the mechanic it was an open recall and that I need to ship the vehicle to Hawaii and the shipping company can refuse service if there is an open recall. The mechanic still brushed me off and talked to me as if I was dumb because I couldn't understand what he was saying. He continued to say they don't have the parts regardless and said "no one does." I didn't press the issue because I assumed they knew better than I. It seems as if Mazda is refusing to work on, look at, or even hear about the fuel pump recall.
2018 mazda cx-5. Consumer writes regarding fuel pump recall on vehicle. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time finding a remedy for the fuel pump recall.
Follow up! I originally posted I thought this was an engine issue. However, after reading about the huge recall with Mazda due to a faulty Denso fuel pump I quickly realized this is 100% issue. This causes my car to stall on the highway and stop accelerating at 65mph. Huge safety issue! Many other car dealers have been hit with too. However, my VIN is not part of the recall. There are claims on court docs there are more vehicles part of this recall than what Mazda is owning up to. I find it hard to believe I am the only one. Mazda pony up and do the right thing for your consumers.
The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed, and the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact contacted an independent mechanic who informed her that the fuel pump had failed. The contact notified the local dealer of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact notified a second dealer; McDonald Mazda South (6100 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 80121) but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair would not be available until Summer 2022. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
Recall number 21V875000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2018 Mazda CX-5 fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2018 Mazda CX-5?
13 of 356 owner complaints about the 2018 Mazda CX-5 (4%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2018.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Mazda CX-5?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2018 Mazda CX-5
Fire or smoke 44Oil consumption 38Stalling 29Check engine light 23Engine failure 18Jerking 11Knocking 9Misfire 8Overheating 8Sudden acceleration 7Sunroof shattered 7Adaptive cruise 5No deployment 5Loss of power 5
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