Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Mazda CX-5 has 72 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
72
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain con...
| 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 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... |
| 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 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... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | ENGINE | I own a 2018 Mazda CX-5. I currently have 64,770 miles on the car. I have had a burning smell and sm... |
| Apr 26, 2025 | ENGINE | 2018 Mazda CX5 2.5 ltr engine. Major oil leak that has been diagnosed as cracked or porous aluminum ... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Had an oil leak suddenly appear on the vehicle with only 55400 miles. Found there are technical serv... |