Transport CanadaCritical
2006 MAZDA MAZDA5Transport Canada Recall #2005281
The official notice
Defect
If certain vehicles are operated at very high RPM levels, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) logic, which is unique to vehicles produced for the North American market, combined with insufficient insulation around the main silencer, can permit an excessive heat build-up in the exhaust system which in the worst case, can cause a vehicle fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear silencer, install a heat insulator kit, and update the PCM.
2,510 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 3605JUpdated June 10, 2026