NHTSA Data Explorer

Mazda CX-5

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

2,447

Active records

Recalls

9

Active records

TSBs

1,682

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

0

Injuries

74

Crashes

127

Fires

17

Top reported issues — Mazda CX-5

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Condition issue

810

Operating state

773

Reporting mechanism

355

Fluid issue

335

Infotainment behavior

278

Engine behavior

259

Powering on/off behavior

236

Lighting behavior

223

Braking behavior

211

Driver assistance issue

206

Performance issue

201

Noise

196

Electrical issue

152

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

147

Thermal issue

139

Vibration/harshness

98

Safety restraint issue

92

Smell

86

Access/entry issue

62

Safety restraint behavior

52

Starting behavior

45

Steering behavior

26

Recent change

23

HVAC behavior

19

Wiper/washer behavior

18

Ride/handling behavior

14

Communication/network issue

6

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.

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.

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.

2023 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Oct 20, 2026


At approximately 48,000 miles, my vehicle displayed a Blind Spot Sensor(s) Malfunction warning message on the dashboard without any prior warnings or symptoms. I contacted the dealership, which recommended having the system inspected by a local body shop, indicating that repairs would likely be less expensive. The body shop diagnosed the issue as a failed driver's side (left) blind spot sensor. However, they recommended replacing both sensors, stating that these components are problematic and…

2019 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Oct 16, 2026


The “ghost touch” issue with the touchscreen on the display on my Mazda is added to all the 1000s of others reported on multiple sites by consumers on the internet. It is a very serious destruction from driving and that is a safety issue. Mazda has issued a technical bulletin but that is forcing consumers into buying another display board for something consumers did not cause and cannot afford. Why is this a safety issue? Because when you’re driving or stopped at a traffic light, the screen…

2024 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Oct 13, 2026


VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLETELY COMPROMISED BY UNEXPECTED ENGINE STALL IN TRAFFIC. For over one week, my 2024 Mazda CX-5 exhibited severe engine sputtering and erratic idle RPM fluctuations (RPMs surging high, then dropping dangerously low) while stopping. while completely stopped in a parking lot with the transmission engaged in DRIVE, the engine lost all propulsion and suffered a hard stall. The vehicle failed to automatically restart when my foot was removed from the brake pedal. This bypasses…

2017 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Oct 12, 2026


My 2017 Mazda CX-5 has experienced a recurring condition more than six times involving sudden jerking, rapid deceleration, and loss of normal accelerator response during extended highway driving, often while cruise control is engaged. On multiple occasions the engine has also shut down. On 09/11/2026, while traveling south on I-35 at approximately 80 mph with cruise control engaged, the vehicle suddenly began jerking violently and rapidly losing speed. Normal accelerator response was lost and…

2022 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Oct 9, 2026


the windshield would not defrost causing visibility issues that was extremely hazardous. mazda found the cause as a evaporator core temperature sensor mazda had a tsb(07004213830) nhtsa id number (10202689) regarding this known defect that they continued to install for 2+years in new vehicles. they redesigned the part 3years ago to remedy the problem. the $20 part cost over $2000 to repair with new designed part number k123-61-j22. with the windshield not defrosting that is a major safety…

2018 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Oct 8, 2026


Cracked cylinder head- factory defect, causing oil to leak onto exhaust manifold. Smoke fills engine bay and cab through air vents, very high concern of engine bay fire. 2018 Mazda cx5 non turbo 2.5 sky active engine. Mazda knows of this defect and will not proved remedy.

2021 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Oct 7, 2026


1 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle driving approximately 40 - 50 MPH. The contact stated that due to the crash, the driver's seat unexpectedly reclined, and the driver's head restraint detached and landed in the car seat in the rear seat. The contact also stated that the air bags failed to deploy during the crash. A Police report was filed. The contact was transported to a local emergency room and…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.