Mazda CX-5 recalls and problems
8 recalls and 2,485 owner complaints for 14 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
2,485
Crashes reported
128
Fires reported
17
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Mazda CX-5 by year
Most reported Mazda CX-5 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 603 | |
| Electrical System | 465 | |
| Unknown or Other | 391 | |
| Power Train | 285 | |
| Service Brakes | 239 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 212 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 160 | |
| Structure | 138 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 119 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 113 |
All Mazda CX-5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-875 | Nov 12, 2021 | 2018–2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. |
| 20V-063 | Feb 6, 2020 | 2016 | Exterior Lighting | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles. |
| 19V-497 | Jun 27, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Engine, Power Train | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. |
| 18V-426 | Jun 25, 2018 | 2018 | Air Bags | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. |
| 17V-744 | Nov 21, 2017 | 2017 | Trailer Hitches, Electrical System | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. |
| 16V-644 | Sep 6, 2016 | 2013–2016 | Structure | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010… |
| 16V-203 | Apr 11, 2016 | 2014–2016 | Steering | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016… |
| 16V-064 | Feb 3, 2016 | 2014–2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mazda CX-5?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2016 Mazda CX-5 has the most reports (512). Check the 2016 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mazda CX-5 have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering Mazda CX-5 model years 2013–2019.
What are the most common Mazda CX-5 problems?
Owners report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems most often.