Does the 2019 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Mazda CX-5, the most recent reported on November 12, 2021 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda CX-5?

Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (132 complaints), followed by unknown or other (50).

How many 2019 Mazda CX-5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

7 of 272 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 Mazda CX-5 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 272 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Mazda CX-5.

recalls

272

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Mazda CX-5 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 21V875000 · reported November 12, 2021 · Mazda North American Operations · 121,038 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
The risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.

Engine · Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 19V497000 · reported June 27, 2019 · Mazda North American Operations · 262,220 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mazda 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 engine to stall.
The risk: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine132
Unknown or other50
Electrical system46
Power train32
Forward collision avoidance16
Fuel/propulsion system16
Vehicle speed control12
Visibility/wiper9
Air bags7
Structure7

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 22, 2026 · Engine
7 year old vehicle purchased new 2/23/2019 with 80,000 miles driven. Rear of cylinder head has cracked causing an oil leak. Leaking engine oil dripping directly on the exhaust components creates an immediate, severe under hood fire risk and visibility hazard while driving.

Oct 16, 2026 · Unknown or other
The “ghost touch” issue with the touchscreen on the display on my Mazda is added to all the 1000s of others reported on multiple sites by consumers on the internet. It is a very serious destruction from driving and that is a safety issue. Mazda has issued a technical bulletin but that is forcing consumers into buying…

Sep 16, 2026 · Engine
I purchased a used 2019 Mazda CX-5 in 2024, with 25,000 miles on it. In June of 2026 I started to have an oil leak. Took it to a mechanic's shop who diagnosed it as a valve cover gasket, ran the car for another 2 months, oil leak did not stop, got worse, to the point where my oil light came on where the oil was low…

Sep 8, 2026 · Power train
1. January 2025 Diagnosis (Inside Powertrain Warranty): I presented the vehicle (2019 Mazda CX5, 36K miles) with severe transmission jerking and shift lurching at a local Mazda dealership. Technicians diagnosed teh issue as described in TSB 05-004/23 and applied a software flash to the PCM/TCM stated in TSB 05-004/23…

Sep 4, 2026 · Power train
1.January 2025 Diagnosis (Inside Powertrain Warranty): I presented the vehicle with severe transmission jerking and shift lurching. Your technicians applied a software flash to the PCM/TCM per TSB 05-004/23. Mazda’s official text states the root cause of this symptom is torque fluctuation and torsional resonance…

CX-5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2016	4	511	31	10
2017	1	150	5	0
2018	3	352	19	1
2019	2	272	7	2
2020	0	108	10	0
2021	0	148	10	0
2022	0	65	5	2

Across all years, the 2016 CX-5 has the most complaints (511). All Mazda CX-5 years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Mazda CX-5, the most recent reported on November 12, 2021 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda CX-5?: Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (132 complaints), followed by unknown or other (50).
How many 2019 Mazda CX-5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 7 of 272 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 22, 2026.