Vehicle recall 05V412000 · September 19, 2005
2006 Mazda Mazda5
On certain sport utility vehicles, a heat buildup in the exhaust system can occur.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles, a heat buildup in the exhaust system can occur.
- Consequence
- This condition could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Mazda instructed owners (September 16, 2005) to bring in their vehicles and will be given a rental or loaner vehicle at no cost while Mazda repairs these vehicles. The recall began on October 26, 2005. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
- Notes
- Mazda recall no. 3605J.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V412000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 19, 2005
- Filed by
- MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Manufacturer campaign
- 3605J
- Owner notification
- October 26, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda Mazda5 (2006): 2006
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