2012 Mazda MAZDA5 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 19%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5, 19% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Tires: the 2012 Mazda 5 gt standard tires have developed major side wall bubble/blisters on the toyo proxes a18 205/50/r17 on two separate tires with only 12,000 miles. Mazda and toyo replaced the first one and declined to replace the second one. I replaced all 4 tires for the safety of my family and others on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10575548, filed 2014-03, 10,500 miles“Tires: the 2012 Mazda 5 gt standard tires have developed major side wall bubble/blisters on the toyo proxes a18 205/50/r17 on two separate tires with only 12,000 miles. Mazda and toyo replaced the first one and declined to replace the second one. I replaced all 4 tires for the safety of my family and others on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10575546, filed 2014-03, 10,500 miles“After purchasing the vehicle I noticed from day one, there was something wrong in the rear tires for brake assembly. Each time I'd visit the shop I was told everything was fine. I believe somewhere around 12,000 miles I noticed the tires were getting bald. They check the alignments shortly after the car was purchased and said everything was fine. Later I had another alignment done because the vehicle seem to pull more to the left. They said it was a little bit out of alignment but everything was okay. When I questioned him on the tires which by the way I had to replace one while on the trip. …”
NHTSA complaint #10711819, filed 2015-04, 136 miles“2012 MAZDA5. Brought the car to the dealer, told them about the vibration and thumping noise coming from the brakes / tires. They said the tires balances fine and could not find any issues. Driving down the highway, at 70 MPH. Had to hit the brakes hard, had a terrible vibration from the hitting the brakes/tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10553787, filed 2013-11, 16,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Mazda, MAZDA5 with toyo proxes st ii tires, line size p205/50r17. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the mechanic informed the contact that all four tires were cracked inside. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for new tires. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage on the tires and vehicle was 22,400. The DOT number was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10526152, filed 2013-07, 22,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10179228Aug 3, 2020New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda…
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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