2023 Mazda CX-5 engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Mazda CX-5 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When my car starts up, engine rpm is around 1500 or above 1000. If I would switch to reverse, the car sudden jerks back stronger and quicker than I expected even though my foot isn’t on the accelerator pedal and have pressed the brake lightly.”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“The vehicle experienced a sudden and complete engine stall while idling immediately after fueling the gas tank to capacity on a day with high ambient temperatures (over 100°F). Leading up to the stall, the vehicle was subjected to temporary auxiliary loads (Max AC running and active steering…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about any of the following: 1. Infotainment…
SA-038-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 4, 2026Some vehicle may exhibit the CHECK ENGINE light on with DTC P0524 (Engine oil pressure control system: Oil pressure decrease) and no abnormal engine noise. This may be caused by a malfunction of the oil pressure control…
SA-048-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 6, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-017/25 12/16/25, 09/08/25, 07/14/25, 05/15/25 and 03/21/25 DESCRIPTION Mazda Connect Frequently Asked Questions…
SA-042-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2026
Engine problems in other CX-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CX-5 | 6 | 22% |
| 2024 CX-5 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 CX-5 | 13 | 21% |
| 2021 CX-5 | 77 | 53% |
| 2020 CX-5 | 17 | 16% |
| 2019 CX-5 | 131 | 49% |
| 2018 CX-5 | 177 | 51% |
| 2017 CX-5 | 15 | 10% |
| 2016 CX-5 | 39 | 8% |
| 2015 CX-5 | 14 | 11% |
| 2014 CX-5 | 39 | 10% |
| 2013 CX-5 | 42 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Mazda CX-5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.