Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has 0 recalls, 58 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
58
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 3, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2023 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | ENGINE | Check Engine Light Code P0524 - Low Oil Pressure. Everything check out fine. Checked all the suggest... |
| May 15, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | The passenger seat occupancy sensor goes off intermittently, causing an extremely distracting seatbe... |
| May 1, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake pedals do not have enough pedal reserve, it takes some time for it to come to a stop. The brak... |
| Apr 10, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Sudden acceleration even. Date April 10, 2026, at around 2:30 PM on a clear sunny day. Car make and... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The air conditioning compressor clutch suddenly would not engage, leading to reduced visibility out ... |
| 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 8, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | My 2023 Mazda CX-5 (48,000 miles) is experiencing a loud mechanical whirring/grinding from the drive... |
| 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 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On October 16, 2025, while slowly pulling into a parking space, my vehicle experienced sudden and un... |
| 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... |