2018 Mazda CX-5 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
19
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2018 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD Later Release
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 6 report injuries (6 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles were involved in 42 fatal crashes with 23 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskImpeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially… · Nov 12, 2021
- Crash riskA software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to… · Jun 27, 2019
- Crash riskIn the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may… · Jun 25, 2018