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Mazda CX-5

3,270 federal complaints across 15 model years (2012-2026) ยท 8 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mazda CX-5. Hover a bar for the count.

2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2016 Mazda CX-5 - 628 complaints
  2. 2014 Mazda CX-5 - 492 complaints
  3. 2018 Mazda CX-5 - 475 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2024 Mazda CX-5 - 63 complaints
  2. 2022 Mazda CX-5 - 83 complaints
  3. 2023 Mazda CX-5 - 85 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Engine & cooling
600
Electrical system
457
Power train
278
Brakes
243
Glass & wipers
225
Lighting
222

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Mazda CX-5200
2025 Mazda CX-5570
2024 Mazda CX-5630
2023 Mazda CX-5850
2022 Mazda CX-5830
2021 Mazda CX-51990
2020 Mazda CX-51530
2019 Mazda CX-53602
2018 Mazda CX-54753
2017 Mazda CX-51951
2016 Mazda CX-56284
2015 Mazda CX-51673
2014 Mazda CX-54923
2013 Mazda CX-52921
2012 Mazda CX-510

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
21V8750002018-2019Fuel System, GasolineMazda 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. The impeller inside the low-
20V0630002016Exterior LightingMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles. The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.
19V4970002018-2019Power TrainMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the
18V4260002018Air BagsMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly u
17V7440002017Trailer HitchesMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. This harness may be routed such that there
16V6440002013-2016StructureMazda 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
16V2030002014-2016SteeringMazda 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 Ju
16V0640002014-2016Fuel System, GasolineMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a