NHTSA Data Explorer

Mazda CX-5

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

2,434

Active records

Recalls

9

Active records

TSBs

1,684

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

73

Crashes

125

Fires

17

Top reported issues — Mazda CX-5

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Operating state

798

Condition issue

699

Reporting mechanism

348

Fluid issue

328

Infotainment behavior

278

Engine behavior

251

Powering on/off behavior

226

Lighting behavior

220

Driver assistance issue

199

Noise

195

Braking behavior

192

Performance issue

180

Electrical issue

176

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

140

Thermal issue

135

Vibration/harshness

92

Safety restraint issue

90

Smell

85

Access/entry issue

63

Safety restraint behavior

45

Starting behavior

38

Steering behavior

27

Recent change

24

HVAC behavior

18

Wiper/washer behavior

18

Communication/network issue

14

Ride/handling behavior

9

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2026 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Sep 3, 2026


While driving, a telematics error message displayed, a single red light on the SOS button turned on, and it started beeping loudly while driving. In this state the vehicle cannot automatically summon emergency help following a crash, and I cannot manually trigger an SOS call. We are scheduled to have this repaired on September 15th. We previously submitted a similar case 11744809, which was a similar telematics error, which also caused the touchscreen to fail to turn on, preventing other…

2023 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Sep 2, 2026


On 09/01/2026 at approximately 55 mph, I was driving with adaptive cruise control engaged. The vehicle ahead decelerated abruptly. My vehicle began braking hard with no input from me for a fraction of a second. A red BRAKE warning appeared in the instrument cluster with an audible alarm. I then applied the brake pedal hard. On first contact the pedal barely moved from its rest position and was extremely firm. About a second into my application, while still traveling at over 25 mph, pedal…

2024 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Aug 30, 2026


After vehicle has been parked for awhile, for example over night, there is a Popping sound or Clunking from front of vehicle after moving vehicle and applying brakes at first stop. Noise has been there since 2024. Popping, Clunking sound only when when vehicle parked again. There is also a loud Clunking sound sometimes, sounds like it is from the right front suspension, when driving on irregular, or bumpy road surface where i live. Sounds like something is not secured properly , tightened…

2022 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Aug 29, 2026


Uppababy markets their removable padding and fabric as washing machine friendly. Fabric was washed one time in the washer and the sharp Velcro stuck to the back of the fabric, ripping it. Brand new aria v2 car seat!

2019 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Aug 28, 2026


2019 Mazda CX-5 developed P0192-00 fuel-pressure-related fault and significant loss of acceleration/limp mode. Mazda dealership diagnosed fuel rail/injector-seal issue and performed approximately $2,836 in repairs. The condition was not corrected. Dealer now diagnoses a high-pressure fuel-pump failure and is requesting an additional $1,459. Vehicle has experienced loss of power while driving. There is an existing Mazda fuel-pump recall affecting some 2018–2019 CX-5 vehicles, but Mazda says my…

2019 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Aug 26, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH and turning into a driveway, smoke emerged from the engine compartment. The vehicle was turned off and inspected. Upon opening the hood, smoke was observed near the rear firewall of the engine compartment, and oil was leaking under the engine compartment. The source of the leak could not be identified initially, and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where a leaking cylinder head was diagnosed.…

2025 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Aug 23, 2026


The vehicle exhibits a repeatable low-speed driveline-related problem consisting of pronounced clicking or clunking from the driver-front area, fore-and-aft jerking, and harsh engagement during deceleration and light on/off-throttle transitions, particularly around 15–17 mph; the behavior can become significantly worse over rough or uneven terrain. The exact failed component or system has not yet been identified. The vehicle is still essentially new, with fewer than 5,000 miles, and has not yet…

2025 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Aug 21, 2026


The vehicle was brought to Mazda three times for the same brake-related concern. The issue occurred during braking and has not been resolved despite inspections and repair attempts.” If you’re listing each visit, do it like “Visit 1: Customer reported brake noise. Dealer inspected. Visit 2: Same concern returned, vehicle brought back for diagnosis and repair. Visit 3: Brake-related issue reported again. Problem continued.” That keeps it clean and close to the service records. And it at a dealer…

2018 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Aug 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was leaking engine oil, and there was white smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that upon further inspection, there was a puddle of engine oil on the ground while the vehicle was idling. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a cracked cylinder head. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made…

2026 MAZDA CX-5

Filed Aug 19, 2026


The Mazda cx5 2026 I purchased has a white film behind both headlights. Mazda refuses to replace headlights stating this is normal. However it is a manufacturing defect. This is a structural problem from outgassing causing a permanent haze on inside of each lens which is considered to be a night visibility hazard. I bought vehicle second week in XXX.Took it back to service dept on XXX. They said no to replacement . Contacted corporate XXX to no avail. Same story. Mazda will no replace even…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.