2023 Mazda CX-5 recalls and problems
No recalls and 67 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Mazda CX-5.
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.
2023 Mazda CX-5 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
While driving on the highway with my children in the car. My sunroof suddenly exploded. The sound was so loud, glass was everywhere. I wasn’t driving through construction, I wasn’t driving under a bridge, there was typical morning traffic which is on the lighter side. I was driving around 55 mph with the front defrost…
Windshield formed a crack after 3 years without any debris hitting it. Headlight leveling motor malfunction after 1 year. Brake caliper failure after 3 years.
At approximately 48,000 miles, my vehicle displayed a "Blind Spot Sensor(s) Malfunction" warning message on the dashboard without any prior warnings or symptoms. I contacted the dealership, which recommended having the system inspected by a local body shop, indicating that repairs would likely be less expensive. The…
I began hearing a loud engine noise similar to a lawn mower whenever my headlights would come on which includes just when I unlock my car. When I first took it back to the Mazda dealership for servicing and mentioned this to the service manager he told me it was an issue with the headlights that they’ve been seeing…
At 44,000 miles, a loud whirring noise started to occur that is due to the failing of the internal LED cooling fan in my left headlamp. I cannot use my headlights, which is a safety concern.
CX-5 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 108 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 148 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 65 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 67 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2016 CX-5 has the most complaints (511). All Mazda CX-5 years →
Questions
- Does the 2023 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mazda CX-5?
- Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (12 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (11).
- How many 2023 Mazda CX-5 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 8 of 67 complaints report a crash and 0 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 24, 2026.