Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Mazda CX-5 has 3 recalls, 117 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
117
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 11, 2026
18V426000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curt...
19V497000
ENGINE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain con...
21V875000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD Later Release
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the veh... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Check engine light on when read it comes back with P0171 code |
| Jul 1, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that white smoke was coming from the engine c... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undiscl... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | ENGINE | I am submitting this complaint regarding a cylinder head failure on my Mazda CX-5. The vehicle has a... |
| Jun 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Cylinder head suddenly cracked, causing heavy oil leakage onto hot exhaust manifold. Car started to ... |
| May 15, 2026 | STEERING,ENGINE | We purchased this vehicle used from Mazda of Orange in July 2025 with 52,399 miles on it. After 6 m... |
| May 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Like many other complaints. My 2018 Mazda cx5 GT is having the same issue with the cracked cylinder ... |
| May 9, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof blew out while driving down interstate highway. There was no impact that we are aware of, j... |
| May 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | 2018 Mazda CX-5 AWD with 2.5 L engine, non turbo. Car has 98,914 miles. Rear differential started le... |
| May 4, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My Mazda 2018, CX-5, Grand Touring, was diagnosed with a cracked cylinder head at 64,599 miles. Thi... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My 2018 CX5 just hit 50,000 miles recently and I smelled something burning and saw smoke coming from... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am experiencing “ghost touch” from the faulty laminate on the touch screen. Can literally see it ... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Unintended acceleration incident. I entered the parking lot of a business where the Salvation Army i... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | another case of a 2018 cx-5 cracked cylinder head. 70k miles and regularly maintienced. no warning o... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | ENGINE | 2018 CX-5, VIN [XXX] , 60,182 miles. Skyactiv-G 2.5L with cylinder deactivation (VIN 8th digit M). H... |
| Apr 19, 2026 | ENGINE | My CX-5 has 86,120 miles. I noticed a burnt oil smell coming into the car and later found oil drople... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Upon acceleration it’s not shifting gears properly. The rpm’s rev but the vehicle doesn’t go faster.... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle he could smell... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | ENGINE | The head gasket on the engine is cracked and is leaking oil and causing the oil to burn when car is ... |