There are no safety recalls for the 2025 Mazda CX-5, but owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA.
2025 Mazda CX-5 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 10 | |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 5
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 2
- Visibility › Windshield — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Electrical System › Adas › Blindspot › Warning › Lamp — 1
- Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,200 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2025 Mazda CX-5 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 24, 2026
while driving rental the sun/moon roof exploded down on the 4 passengers. we were lucky there were no other cars around, we were driving proper speed. lucky for us, close to airport where we rented the car and returned it. was informed by supervisor at enterprise this was not an uncommon event to cars. it was to us, we started googling and found it was common.
Electrical System · reported Oct 2, 2026
2025 Mazda CX-5. The vehicle experienced a severe, dynamic charging system failure that creates an active safety hazard on public roads. A dealership service department attempted a software update, which turned off the active dashboard layout indicator but completely failed to resolve the root hardware issue. The system failure remains active and has thrown consecutive advanced safety system faults. VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TIMELINE & BRIEF â¢Vehicle: 2025 Mazda CX-5 â¢Warranty Status: Active (Under Bumper-to-Bumper New-Vehicle Limited Warranty) â¢Modifications: None (100% Factory Standard; No…
Engine · reported 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 15â17 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 reached its first scheduled service interval, so it has not yet been formally inspected for this…
Service Brakes · reported 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.â If youâre listing each visit, do it like âVisit 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.â That keeps it clean and close to the service records. And it at a dealer ship for the 4 time already , and they keep saying it the brakes but now I have to pay for…
Service Brakes · reported Jul 18, 2026
At about 6:50am July 7th 2026, I was getting in the exit lane of interstate 50 to exit. I merge into the lane and being applying my breaks since I was going about 55-60mph. However, my vehicle did not slow down. I began to press harder, it still did not slow down, so I pressed as hard as I could because I was rapidly approaching stopped vehicles. The vehicle began to make a grinding sound, it started shaking, and then a "break" light appeared on the instrument panel. After this it came to a sudden and violent stop. I have taken it to the dealership for similar issues many times since I got the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2025 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2025 Mazda CX-5 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mazda CX-5?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (10 reports), followed by unknown or other (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,200 miles.
Are Mazda recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mazda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.