Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Mazda cx-5 has 5 recalls, 498 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
498
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
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...
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....
16E002000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Pilkington North America, Inc. (Pilkington) is recalling certain replacement windshields, model FW04026 GTY, manufactured November 23, 2015, to Decemb...
20V063000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles. The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | High pressure fuel pump has been replaced twice in less than a year. Car has less than 100,000 miles... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel pump system needed to be replaced completely, although the mileage is just around 60000 mil... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle was taken to an authorized Mazda dealership for 60,000-mile service; coolant system drained ... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | I noticed smoke filling the inside of my car. I looked over at the passenger seat, and my coat was o... |
| Jan 31, 2026 | SEATS | Leather heated seats .. safety put at risks because I suffered burns on my bottom (butt) from the dr... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | SUSPENSION | With no prior warning, just after turning into driveway, my car got stuck and would not move. It gav... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | I was driving down the road and started smelling smoke then looked over and my passenger seat was in... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Passenger side seat heater overheated and burned upholstery. |
| Oct 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEATING SYSTEM CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED THROUGH THE FABRIC AND MY DOG'S SEAT.... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN Slowly driving into garage when suddenly the engine revved up loudly and unattended acceler... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Rear Shock mount deteriorated in 8 years, far quicker than industry standard. Mazda redesigned the p... |
| Aug 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Our sunroof exploded while we were driving on the highway. Glass shattered on us and fell while we w... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Only one headlight was addressed by dealer in repair for 4320A | NHTSA #20V-063 and they're refusing... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The info uni in the car constantly resets itself. It happens when GPS is activated, parking, listeni... |
| May 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Keyless entry stopped working, key fob battery replaced as well as car battery. Coolant issues. Heat... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The airbag warning light is on. I’m concerned the airbag may not deploy in an accident. There was a... |
| Apr 7, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | from my service mechanic... "Rear brakes at 8mm/8mm on the right side, but 4mm/6mm on the left. Thes... |
| Mar 26, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Mazda issued a safety recall (Mazda safety recall 4320A, NHTSA campaign number 20V-063) to address d... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | We had another CX-5 in the back that we used to test whether or not it was either the throttle body ... |