Mazda CX-5 problems by year
2,426 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 14 Mazda CX-5 model years. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Limited reporting history | 14 | 0 | — | |
| 2025 Limited reporting history | 27 | 0 | Service Brakes | |
| 2024 Limited reporting history | 44 | 0 | Unknown / Other | |
| 2023 Limited reporting history | 62 | 0 | Service Brakes | |
| 2022 | 63 | 0 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2021 | 144 | 0 | Engine | |
| 2020 | 106 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 2019 | 270 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2018 Most complained | 348 | 3 | Engine | |
| 2017 | 148 | 1 | Electrical System | |
| 2016 Most complained | 510 | 4 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2015 | 133 | 3 | Structure | |
| 2014 Most complained | 377 | 3 | Electrical System | |
| 2013 | 194 | 1 | Electrical System |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Mazda.