NHTSA Data Explorer

Mazda

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

Complaints

22,178

Active records

Recalls

211

Active records

TSBs

4,708

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

134

Injuries

1,437

Crashes

1,513

Fires

367

Top reported issues — Mazda

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

7,818

Operating state

5,953

Reporting mechanism

2,852

Safety restraint issue

2,594

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

2,197

Engine behavior

2,150

Noise

1,942

Braking behavior

1,751

Thermal issue

1,647

Fluid issue

1,520

Performance issue

1,441

Steering behavior

1,435

Safety restraint behavior

1,340

Driver assistance issue

1,123

Vibration/harshness

1,080

Lighting behavior

744

Electrical issue

649

Access/entry issue

648

Infotainment behavior

643

Powering on/off behavior

476

Smell

466

Starting behavior

391

Ride/handling behavior

343

HVAC behavior

251

Recent change

222

Wiper/washer behavior

147

Electrified system issue

89

Communication/network issue

46

Charging behavior

2

Most-reported Mazda models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

3

3,143

2

626

3,002

3

CX-5

2,447

4

6

2,268

5

Tribute

2,140

6

CX-9

1,493

7

CX-7

1,133

8

Protege

1,099

9

MPV

967

10

RX-8

815

11

B4000

711

12

B3000

642

13

B2300

506

14

CX-90

506

15

5

409

Browse all Mazda models

All Mazda models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

2332356626929B2200B2300B2500B2600B3000B4000CX-3CX-30CX-5CX-50CX-7CX-70CX-9CX-90MiataMilleniaMPVMX-3MX-30 EVMX-5 MiataMX-6NavajoProtegeProtege5RX-7RX-8Tribute

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Oct 22, 2026


7 year old vehicle purchased new 2/23/2019 with 80,000 miles driven. Rear of cylinder head has cracked causing an oil leak. Leaking engine oil dripping directly on the exhaust components creates an immediate, severe under hood fire risk and visibility hazard while driving.

2011 MAZDA CX-9

Filed Oct 21, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Mazda CX-9. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 109,000. A mileage discrepancy was discovered when a Been Verified report indicated that the mileage was 294,000 in 2024. The contact stated that the seller informed him that she and her fiancé had replaced the cluster gauge.

2024 MAZDA CX-90

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The Electric Power Steering Rack and Pinnion is sticking while turning and will not return properly without help.

2024 MAZDA CX-90

Filed Oct 21, 2026


I have taken the care more than once to the dealership to fix a sticky steering wheel but it keeps happening.

2016 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Oct 21, 2026


I own a 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring and discovered two brown, burn-like marks on the lower seatback of a heated front seat. I suspect the seat heater overheated and damaged the upholstery. The discoloration is concentrated in the lower back/lumbar area, and I have photographs documenting it. I am concerned that continued use could cause further overheating, burns to an occupant, or a fire. I am reporting this as a seat-heater safety defect and requesting investigation.

2026 MAZDA CX-50

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The fuel filler door on my 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid premium was defective and would not open due to a sticking fuel tank shut-off valve -- a documented known issue across the 2023 through 2025 CX-50 lineup. The vehicle was delivered brand new with this pre-existing defect without disclosure. The inability to refuel the vehicle creates a direct safety risk of being stranded without fuel with a minor child as a passenger. The defect was eventually confirmed and repaired under warranty however it…

2008 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Oct 20, 2026


Ball joints , control arms , wheel barrings broke into pieces. Tire was angled in grinding on the brakes and rotor. It was bought at a auction from a previous auction buyer. I bought a new frame for the back due to it being bent. I also replaced the exhaust pipe it was cut into pieces. I was very concerned with the lower control arm parts being warn out. The dangers of the ball joints or the barring falling apart would have left me in a dier tragedy. I did have a mechanic replace the parts. He…

2026 MAZDA CX-70

Filed Oct 20, 2026


The vehicle exhibits a severe, intermittent driving hazard, specifically engine stuttering, sluggishness, hesitation, and sudden power loss while actively operating on public roads at highway speeds. This malfunction creates an immediate safety risk of a rear-end collision by causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lose momentum in moving traffic. The manufacturer’s corporate escalation department subsequently acknowledged the potential safety risks and advised against operating the vehicle due to…

2018 MAZDA MAZDA3

Filed Oct 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a distorted image, nearly resulting in a collision with a parked vehicle. Several unknown warning lights illuminated, creating a driver distraction. In addition, the infotainment screen delaminated and experienced ghost touching with random phantom touches. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the infotainment system required a new lens kit. The vehicle was…

2023 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Oct 20, 2026


Windshield formed a crack after 3 years without any debris hitting it. Headlight leveling motor malfunction after 1 year. Brake caliper failure after 3 years.

Data sourced from NHTSA's public datasets. Issue classifications are generated by Repair Surge. About this data.

Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.