Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.
| Year | Overall | Front Crash | Side Crash | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
No recalls found for the Mazda CX-5 in recent model years. That's a good sign!
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Mazda CX-5 owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| VISIBILITY | 2 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
On October 16, 2025, while slowly pulling into a parking space, my vehicle experienced sudden and unintended acceleration without driver input. I did not depress the accelerator. Despite attempting to stop the vehicle, I was unable to do so. The vehicle mounted the curb, entered the sidewalk area, and struck a community mailbox, a tree, and two legally parked vehicles.…
Sudden acceleration even. Date April 10, 2026, at around 2:30 PM on a clear sunny day. Car make and model Mazda CX5 bought on 7/4/2023 VIN [XXX] , mileage around 10,000, only one owner. While attempting to park at BJ’s Wholesale Club ,when driver started to make a turn to a parking space, vehicle suddenly accelerated, applying the brakes stopped…
The air conditioning compressor clutch suddenly would not engage, leading to reduced visibility out of the windshield during humid weather in Oklahoma springtime and extended times for windshield to defog. Temperatures inside the vehicle also rose to very high levels without air conditioning available, even with windows down while driving. No crash or injuries but this presented an unsafe situation…
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