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Mazda CX-5 recalls by year & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for every Mazda CX-5 model year from 2013 to 2025. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

NHTSA's data does not show a U.S.-market Mazda CX-5 for 2010–2012, so those model years are left out rather than shown as zero.

Compact SUV Model years 2013–2025 8 NHTSA recalls 2,212 owner complaints
8 NHTSA recalls
2,212 owner complaints
13 model years covered
109 citing a crash
16 citing a fire
69 citing an injury

Mazda CX-5 recalls & complaints by model year

Every CX-5 model year from 2013–2025. Pick yours to jump to its recall list.

Model year Recalls Complaints Details
2013 Mazda CX-5 1 194 2013 recalls ↓
2014 Mazda CX-5 3 377 2014 recalls ↓
2015 Mazda CX-5 3 133 2015 recalls ↓
2016 Mazda CX-5 4 510 2016 recalls ↓
2017 Mazda CX-5 1 150 2017 recalls ↓
2018 Mazda CX-5 3 120 2018 recalls ↓
2019 Mazda CX-5 2 271 2019 recalls ↓
2020 Mazda CX-5 0 107 No recalls
2021 Mazda CX-5 0 148 No recalls
2022 Mazda CX-5 0 65 No recalls
2023 Mazda CX-5 0 64 No recalls
2024 Mazda CX-5 0 45 No recalls
2025 Mazda CX-5 0 28 No recalls

A recall campaign that covers several model years is counted in each of them, so the yearly figures add up to 17 while NHTSA lists 8 separate campaigns.

Most-reported systems on the Mazda CX-5

The component categories Mazda owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across model years 2013–2025.

Recent recalls on the Mazda CX-5

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file across every model year. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

Every Mazda CX-5 recall, year by year

Each NHTSA recall campaign listed for that model year, newest first. A recall applies to specific VINs, so enter yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is included and still unrepaired.

2013 Mazda CX-5 recalls (1)

  • STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Sep 2016

    On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

    NHTSA campaign 16V644000 · also 2014–2016

2014 Mazda CX-5 recalls (3)

  • STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Sep 2016

    On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

    NHTSA campaign 16V644000 · also 2013 and 2015–2016
  • STEERING Apr 2016

    The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.

    NHTSA campaign 16V203000 · also 2015–2016
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP Feb 2016

    The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

    NHTSA campaign 16V064000 · also 2015–2016

2015 Mazda CX-5 recalls (3)

  • STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Sep 2016

    On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

    NHTSA campaign 16V644000 · also 2013–2014 and 2016
  • STEERING Apr 2016

    The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.

    NHTSA campaign 16V203000 · also 2014 and 2016
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP Feb 2016

    The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

    NHTSA campaign 16V064000 · also 2014 and 2016

2016 Mazda CX-5 recalls (4)

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS Feb 2020

    The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.

    NHTSA campaign 20V063000
  • STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Sep 2016

    On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

    NHTSA campaign 16V644000 · also 2013–2015
  • STEERING Apr 2016

    The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.

    NHTSA campaign 16V203000 · also 2014–2015
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP Feb 2016

    The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

    NHTSA campaign 16V064000 · also 2014–2015

2017 Mazda CX-5 recalls (1)

  • TRAILER HITCHES Nov 2017

    This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness to contact the muffler.

    NHTSA campaign 17V744000

2018 Mazda CX-5 recalls (3)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Nov 2021

    The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

    NHTSA campaign 21V875000 · also 2019
  • ENGINE Jun 2019

    A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.

    NHTSA campaign 19V497000 · also 2019
  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW Jun 2018

    In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 18V426000

2019 Mazda CX-5 recalls (2)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Nov 2021

    The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

    NHTSA campaign 21V875000 · also 2018
  • ENGINE Jun 2019

    A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.

    NHTSA campaign 19V497000 · also 2018

No recalls on file as of October 2026 for the 2020–2025 Mazda CX-5.

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Mazda CX-5 recalls: frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Mazda CX-5 have?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the Mazda CX-5 across model years 2013–2025 (13 model years covered here). The 2016 model year has the most, with 4. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

Which Mazda CX-5 year has the most recalls?

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has the most NHTSA recalls (4), followed by 2018 (3) and 2015 (3). A campaign that covers several model years counts toward each of them.

Which Mazda CX-5 years have no recalls?

As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020–2025 Mazda CX-5. Newer model years can still be recalled later, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Which Mazda CX-5 year has the most complaints?

Owners have filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2016 Mazda CX-5 (510), followed by 2014 (377) and 2019 (271). Older and higher-volume model years collect more reports simply by being on the road longer.

What are the most common problems on the Mazda CX-5?

Across 2,212 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2013–2025, the most-reported systems on the Mazda CX-5 are Engine (512), Electrical System (427), Power Train (258), Exterior Lighting (218), Service Brakes (203) and Visibility/Wiper (159).

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases, model years 2013–2025, as of October 2026. A complaint is an unverified owner report; a recall is an official safety action with a free remedy. High complaint counts often reflect high sales volume.