Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Mazda CX-5 has 3 recalls, 86 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
86
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2018 Mazda CX-5 with 81,000 miles and an up to date maintenance record started leaking oil after ... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle developed burning oil smell. Dealership diagnosed a cracked cylinder head. No warning lights... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | 2018 Mazda CX-5, 58,182 miles. Report date is 3/7/2026, low mileage for it's age. Vehicle has been ... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ENGINE | Cracked cylinder head confirmed by Mazda Dealership. No warning lights or indicators. We noticed whi... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle Information Year/Make/Model: 2018 Mazda CX-5 Engine: 2.5L Mileage at Failure: Approximately... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2018 Mazda CX-5 AWD (2.5L SKYACTIV-G, non-turbo) was diagnosed by a Mazda dealer with a cracked/l... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | ENGINE | All of a sudden, my engine started making this ticking noise. I brought it to a mechanic, and he sai... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | ENGINE | Turned car on when leaving for work. Smelled a strong burning smell. Fluid all under car on the driv... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | ENGINE | Cracked cylinder head due to defect in the casting process. Oil leaking thru the crack landing on th... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving, my 2018 Mazda CX-5 experienced a sudden and complete loss of engine power without war... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The infotainment system consistently changes stations and volume on its own. Knob will not allow you... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | ENGINE | Mazda has inspected the car and determined that there is a crack in the cylinder head. This is appar... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Hydraulic lifters keep having issues |
| Oct 11, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, there was smoke... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | ENGINE | 2018 Mazda CX-5, 2.5L Naturally Aspirated Engine The vehicle has been diagnosed with a leak from the... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | ENGINE | Cracked cylinder head leaks oil directly onto hot exhaust, causing smoke, fumes in cabin and a fire ... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | ENGINE | Driving fine at low speeds (under 40mph), once I accelerate to highway speeds the engine misfires, c... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | the cylinder head has a crack in it witch sprays oil all over the engine.it also sprays oil on to th... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine Cylinder heads started to leak at 75k miles causing oil and coolant to leak and puddle. This ... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Noticed the smell of burning oil and smoke from the engine while driving on the interstate with my h... |