Mazda CX-5 recalls & problems by year
The Mazda CX-5 has 9 NHTSA recalls and 2,442 owner complaints across model years 2012–2026. The most complained-about year is the 2016 with 510 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-5 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 CX-5 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2024 CX-5 | 0 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2023 CX-5 | 0 | 62 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2022 CX-5 | 0 | 63 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2021 CX-5 | 0 | 145 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2020 CX-5 | 0 | 106 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2019 CX-5 | 2 | 270 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2018 CX-5 | 3 | 348 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2017 CX-5 | 1 | 148 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2016 CX-5 | 5 | 510 | 31 | 10 | 27 | 0 | |
| 2015 CX-5 | 4 | 133 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2014 CX-5 | 4 | 377 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2013 CX-5 | 1 | 194 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2012 CX-5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mazda CX-5 problems (all years)
- Engine 588
- Electrical System 458
- Unknown or Other 385
- Power Train 281
- Service Brakes 234
- Exterior Lighting 222
- Visibility/Wiper 164
- Structure 141
- Vehicle Speed Control 118
- Fuel/Propulsion System 108
- Forward Collision Avoidance 106
- Air Bags 69
Mazda CX-5 recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V875000 Nov 12, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2018–2019 | 121,038 |
| 20V063000 Feb 6, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2016 | 36,761 |
| 19V497000 Jun 27, 2019 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2018–2019 | 262,220 |
| 18V426000 Jun 25, 2018 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2018 | 682 |
| 17V744000 Nov 21, 2017 | TRAILER HITCHES | 2017 | 1,076 |
| 16V644000 Sep 6, 2016 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 2013–2016 | 580,455 |
| 16V203000 Apr 11, 2016 | STEERING | 2014–2016 | 578 |
| 16V064000 Feb 3, 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 2014–2016 | 268,799 |
| 16E002000 Jan 19, 2016 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2014–2016 | 193 |