Mazda CX-5 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 2,469 owner complaints for the Mazda CX-5 (model years 2012–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (596 complaints), followed by electrical system (460 complaints). The 2016 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 46 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 67 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 65 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 148 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 108 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 272 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 352 | 19 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 150 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 511 | 31 | 10 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 133 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 377 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 194 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2016 (511), 2014 (377) and 2018 (352). Among model years at least two years old, the 2012 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mazda CX-5 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 596 | 13 of 15 | |
| Electrical system | 460 | 14 of 15 | |
| Power train | 283 | 14 of 15 | |
| Service brakes | 238 | 14 of 15 | |
| Exterior lighting | 217 | 8 of 15 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Engine | 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 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 128 complaints and a fire in 17 complaints; 74 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.