How many recalls does the Mazda CX-5 have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the Mazda CX-5 across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

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

Across 206 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Mazda CX-5 are Electrical System (47), Unknown Or Other (44), Engine (28), Exterior Lighting (21), Service Brakes (19), Fuel/Propulsion System (13).

Mazda CX-5 recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Mazda CX-5 across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Compact SUV 1 NHTSA recalls 206 owner complaints

1 NHTSA recalls

206 owner complaints

10 citing a crash

2 citing a fire

4 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Mazda CX-5

The component categories Mazda owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.

Electrical System 47
Unknown Or Other 44
Engine 28
Exterior Lighting 21
Service Brakes 19
Fuel/Propulsion System 13

Recalls & complaints by model year

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Generation	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2010-2014 Mazda CX-5	0	1	Codes & recalls →
2015-2019 Mazda CX-5	1	145	Codes & recalls →
2020-2024 Mazda CX-5	0	60	Codes & recalls →

Recent recalls on the Mazda CX-5

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

TRAILER HITCHES Nov 2017

Mazda 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 is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness…
NHTSA campaign 17V744000

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