2019 Model Year

Mazda CX-5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
235
Recalls
2
Crashes
7
Severe
13

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

21V875000 Nov 2021

Other

No consequence data available

19V497000 Jun 2019

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2026

Oil is leaking from the front timing chain cover and the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The issue was caught early enough before...

Engine
Sep 2026

The vehicle has suffered a crack of the Cylinder Head Assembly which leads to engine oil leaking onto hot exhaust and fire hazard. This defect is offi...

Engine
Jun 2026

I am being told there is a crack in the cylinder head that is a known issue for these vehicles. I have done some research online and it says that they...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2026

The vehicle is experiencing a “ghost touch” malfunction within the infotainment system, wherein the touchscreen registers unintended inputs. As a resu...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 2026

I purchased a 2019 Mazda CX-5 (As is) on July 20, 2015. On September 11, 2025, as I was traveling on a three lane highway. I attempted to pass anothe...

Engine
Feb 2026

The engine cylinder head cracked and is leaking engine oil. This component is available for inspection at Liberty Mazda or by an independent certified...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

My fuel pump burned out after only 60k miles.... very expensive repair. Mazda said the problem was only with the early 2019 models so mine wasn't inc...

Electrical System
Feb 2026

The touchscreen digitizer on the Mazda Connect infotainment system has developed a known defect causing constant phantom/ghost touch inputs. The scree...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Feb 2026

The vehicle's cylinder head has developed a structural crack at on the casting, a known manufacturing defect identified by the manufacturer in Service...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2025

Drove 39 miles, around ~55 minutes. Parked the car, realized that I parked a little too far from the spot, car just stalled while rolling. Pressed acc...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2019 Mazda CX-5 has 235 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 7 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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