Mazda CX-5 problems and recalls by year

2,458 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2016 (510); 8 recalls, 0 investigations.

By model year

CX-5 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsMost-reported system
2026150Unknown or other
2025280Service brakes
2024450Unknown or other
2023640Service brakes
2022650Exterior lighting
20211480Engine
20201070Electrical system
20192702Engine
20183513Engine
20171501Electrical system
20165104Exterior lighting
20151333Structure
20143773Electrical system
20131941Electrical system
201210Vehicle speed control

Years with 100+ complaints

2021 CX-5: 148 complaints

10 crashes, 8 injuries

2021 CX-5, 148 complaints
ComponentComplaintsMedian miles
Engine8046,465
Power train17—
Unknown or other17500
Electrical system124,400
Service brakes1181,000
Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking8114,000
Vehicle speed control8—
Fuel/propulsion system7—

2020 CX-5: 107 complaints

10 crashes, 6 injuries

2020 CX-5, 107 complaints
ComponentComplaintsMedian miles
Electrical system28600
Unknown or other254,412
Engine179,000
Service brakes13412
Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking8—
Power train752,000
Forward collision avoidance › Warnings6—
Air bags52,800

2019 CX-5: 270 complaints

7 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries · 21V875000, 19V497000

2019 CX-5, 270 complaints
ComponentComplaintsMedian miles
Engine13126,000
Unknown or other492,995
Electrical system441,000
Power train3217,000
Fuel/propulsion system1626,000
Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking15—
Vehicle speed control112,100
Visibility/wiper923,000

2018 CX-5: 351 complaints

19 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries · 21V875000, 19V497000, 18V426000

2018 CX-5, 351 complaints
ComponentComplaintsMedian miles
Engine17924,800
Unknown or other587,500
Power train422,345
Service brakes323,332
Electrical system293,000
Fuel/propulsion system205,100
Fuel system, gasoline1837,000
Structure › Body122,997

2017 CX-5: 150 complaints

5 crashes, 3 injuries · 17V744000

2017 CX-5, 150 complaints
ComponentComplaintsMedian miles
Electrical system445,000
Unknown or other3510,300
Engine1666,000
Fuel/propulsion system1540,000
Service brakes147,000
Visibility/wiper1239,500
Power train1119,000
Structure › Body1119,000

2016 CX-5: 510 complaints

31 crashes, 10 fires, 13 injuries · 20V063000, 16V644000, 16V203000, 16V064000

2016 CX-5, 510 complaints
ComponentComplaintsMedian miles
Exterior lighting15640,000
Electrical system7134,900
Service brakes6628,350
Unknown or other5713,000
Power train505,411
Visibility/wiper426,000
Engine3928,350
Air bags1944,129

2015 CX-5: 133 complaints

11 crashes, 7 injuries · 16V644000, 16V203000, 16V064000

2015 CX-5, 133 complaints
ComponentComplaintsMedian miles
Structure › Body2260,000
Power train1960,074
Unknown or other1646,000
Engine1448,000
Service brakes1438,000
Vehicle speed control1228,000
Visibility/wiper106,125
Electrical system746,000

2014 CX-5: 377 complaints

7 crashes, 6 injuries · 16V644000, 16V203000, 16V064000

2014 CX-5, 377 complaints
ComponentComplaintsMedian miles
Electrical system12865,000
Visibility/wiper6112,000
Unknown or other5860,000
Power train4549,500
Engine3954,000
Structure › Body2915,480
Service brakes2235,000
Visibility › Windshield184,300

2013 CX-5: 194 complaints

6 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries · 16V644000

2013 CX-5, 194 complaints
ComponentComplaintsMedian miles
Electrical system5875,000
Engine4248,541
Power train3638,000
Unknown or other2865,000
Service brakes2429,000
Vehicle speed control2220,000
Electronic stability control (esc)1532,600
Seats1338,000

8 recall campaigns since 2005

  1. February 6, 2020 · 20V063000 · 2016 · Exterior lighting › Headlights

    The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, and replace the sealing gasket or headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.

  2. June 25, 2018 · 18V426000 · 2018 · Air bags › Side/window

    In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge.

  3. November 21, 2017 · 17V744000 · 2017 · Electrical system › Wiring; Trailer hitches

    This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness to contact the muffler.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the trailer hitch harness away from the muffler, replacing the harness if it is damaged, free of charge.

  4. April 11, 2016 · 16V203000 · 2014–2016 · Steering

    The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle.

  5. February 3, 2016 · 16V064000 · 2014–2016 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

    The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Mazda models.

Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.