2019 Mazda CX-5 vs 2021 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Mazda CX-5 | 2021 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 263 | 141 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 559 | 492 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–29 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda CX-5 | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 128 | 77 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 12 |
| Power Train | 29 | 16 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 11 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 6 |
| Oil consumption | 15 | 28 |
| Overheating | 15 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2019 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.