Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Mazda CX-5 has 4 recalls, 133 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
133
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
16V064000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016....
16V644000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to J...
16E002000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Pilkington North America, Inc. (Pilkington) is recalling certain replacement windshields, model FW04026 GTY, manufactured November 23, 2015, to Decemb...
16V203000
STEERING
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 M...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2015 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Air bags came out on own |
| Nov 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | With a heavy downpour of rain the bsm flashes off, then after sitting for a few hours the car batter... |
| Jul 30, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving on the freeway the check engine light came on. I was able to drive the car home the re... |
| May 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was near a red light and applied the brakes, but the car accelerated and ran into the truck stoppe... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving on the interstate, the passenger side front door glass shattered unexpectedly causing ... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Occasionally have sudden unintended acceleration. Went to dealer, no codes shown. Replaced battery a... |
| Aug 12, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Was involved in accident on 8/12/23 with speed over 30mph at impact and not a single airbag deployed |
| Aug 5, 2023 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | Right swing arm/ball joint broke off doing a u turn. Vehicle has been maintained and garage kept. |
| Jul 20, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE | The contact owned a 2015 Mazda CX-5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while pressing the brake pedal the engin... |
| Feb 9, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | On Feb. 9, 2023, I started my vehicle and lots of warning indicators lit up the dash of my well-main... |
| Dec 5, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2015 Mazda CX5. The contact stated that whil... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2015 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the horn ma... |
| Sep 5, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | 2015 Mazda CX-5 with 91,000 miles on it. Automatic transmission has failed. When I attempted to pu... |
| Jun 30, 2022 | SUSPENSION | Rear Shock broke away from vehicle chassis. SAFETY Issue Mazda Technical Service Bulletin 02-016/18 ... |
| Mar 16, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside t... |
| Feb 16, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failed, and vehicle is available for inspection. The incident occurred after exiting a ... |
| Jan 14, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was on my way home going down a windy back road going about 45 mph. there was a jeep in front of m... |
| Nov 29, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Car had 63,000 miles on it. Began making very loud noise. Brought to private mechanic, then dealer.... |
| Aug 11, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission quit on my at 59K miles. Wont go into drive, but will in reverse. I took the care t... |