Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has 0 recalls, 51 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
51
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2023 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | AIR BAGS | Airbags failed to deploy in a collision where the front end of the vehicle was crushed, and a driver... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I am reporting a safety defect in my 2023 Mazda CX-5 involving the right headlight assembly. The int... |
| Feb 15, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Just out of warranty passenger headlight is making a humming noise. Many other owners are having sam... |
| Jan 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -... |
| Jan 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Cracked cylinder head probably caused by cylinder deactivation causing catastrophic oil loss on the ... |
| Dec 21, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Adaptive headlight motor does not work. It makes a huge noise. Unfortunately it is not under warrant... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The battery died, the car wouldn't start one night. The battery which is the original that came wit... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | LANE DEPARTURE | LKA does not work & mazda seems to ignore its many complaints |
| Sep 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | After driving a few mile, the following two warnings come up * Smart Brake System Malfunction * Forw... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Humming or moaning noise from the passenger side headlamp. Inspected by dealer mechanic and mention... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Loud fan noise coming from the passenger side headlight. Noise continues when car has been turned o... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The adaptive headlight system and motor in 2023 Mazda CX-5 has defect and it makes buzzing noise and... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel system failure. The vehicle just dies and does not restart, this is a safety issue due to it ha... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | The car has a lot of vibration when driving 60mph and above. Have had this issue looked at more than... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER,LANE DEPARTURE | The driver-side power door mirror on my 2023 Mazda CX-5 vibrates excessively at highway speeds above... |
| May 8, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle is a 2023 Mazda CX-5 Signature Turbo model that had a leaking hydraulic tensioner for the se... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Summary of Events: Purchase Date: 05/27/2023 Coolant Warning: In January 2025, I received a coolan... |
| Feb 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | Small amount of weight such as keys or phone is triggering the Occupant sensor in the front passenge... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine light came on. Immediately brought to dealer. Always serviced at dealership. One previous occ... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | ENGINE | The Low Oil Warning Light comes on between oil changes. I think this is the 3-4th time. I will have ... |