2013 Mazda CX-5 vs 2015 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Mazda CX-5 | 2015 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 194 | 133 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 823 | 602 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–29 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 43,250 mi | 29,826 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda CX-5 | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 58 | 8 |
| Power Train | 38 | 19 |
| Engine | 42 | 14 |
| Structure | 15 | 27 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 12 |
| Seats | 13 | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 23 | 7 |
| Stalling | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 5 |
| Battery drain | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2013 Mazda CX-5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.