https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mazda CX-5. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:54:52 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2178684 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT All of a sudden, my engine started making this ticking noise. I brought it to a mechanic, and he said the noise is coming from inside the engine. He checked for codes and everything, but nothing came up. The only way to look at it is to take the engine apart from what he told me. I started researching for solutions online before doing this and I came across other Mazda CX5 owners complaining of th https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2177962 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Noticed the smell of burning oil and smoke from the engine while driving on the interstate with my husband and young children in the vehicle. Pulled over at a gas station to inspect and discovered large amounts of oil leaking. While at the gas station the low oil indicator came on. There were no warning or check engine lights prior to the incident. The dealership diagnosed cracked cylinder head. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2177771 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Started smelling burning oil in 2020 Mazda CX-5 non turbo with 34,000 miles. Auto shop states it is a cracked cylinder that will cost over $7,000 to repair. A Google search shows it is a known issue but Mazda has not extended the warranty for non-turbo models. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2177777 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Breaks and gas pedal simultaneously stopped working while driving and steering wheel locked up https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2177778 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Breaks and gas pedal simultaneously stopped working while driving and steering wheel locked up https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2177779 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Breaks and gas pedal simultaneously stopped working while driving and steering wheel locked up https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2177205 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The touchscreen digitizer on the Mazda Connect infotainment system has developed a known defect causing constant phantom/ghost touch inputs. The screen registers random touches without any physical contact, causing the system to navigate through menus, change vehicle settings (including safety-related settings such as blind spot monitoring and heads-up display), exit navigation mid-route, change r https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2177094 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle's cylinder head has developed a structural crack at on the casting, a known manufacturing defect identified by the manufacturer in Service Advisory SA-037/23. This failure is causing pressurized engine oil to leak directly onto the hot exhaust manifold while the vehicle is in operation. The leaking oil is pooling on high-temperature exhaust components, creating a significant risk of https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2177095 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle's cylinder head has developed a structural crack at on the casting, a known manufacturing defect identified by the manufacturer in Service Advisory SA-037/23. This failure is causing pressurized engine oil to leak directly onto the hot exhaust manifold while the vehicle is in operation. The leaking oil is pooling on high-temperature exhaust components, creating a significant risk of https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2177003 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Premature failure of headlight assembly unit, (buzzing sound, known issue) completely unacceptable for this to happen right out of warranty. I don't think I will touch another Mazda in the future. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2176889 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The system that failed was the acceleration. This how it happened the first time, because after that it has happened at least two more in one year. I was leaving my office parking area, and I was waiting for the cars in front of me to continue moving. Then I was ready to start moving and put my foot on the accelerator and just went to a high acceleration. Which I immediately slammed the brakes bec https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2176038 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I noticed smoke filling the inside of my car. I looked over at the passenger seat, and my coat was on fire. I poured my drink on it, pulled over, and threw the coat out of the car. I saw a large hole in the lumbar area of the passenger seat, and it was glowing red and putting out a lot of heat. The seat heater was on, so I immediately turned it off. It was obvious that the fire has started inside https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2176039 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I noticed smoke filling the inside of my car. I looked over at the passenger seat, and my coat was on fire. I poured my drink on it, pulled over, and threw the coat out of the car. I saw a large hole in the lumbar area of the passenger seat, and it was glowing red and putting out a lot of heat. The seat heater was on, so I immediately turned it off. It was obvious that the fire has started inside https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2176165 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 it was an acute safety issue, however this issue can cause smoke while driving and cause the vehicle to lose function while driving, endangering those in and around the vehicle in motion. The vehicle only has 35,000 miles on it, has been confirmed an https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2176166 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 it was an acute safety issue, however this issue can cause smoke while driving and cause the vehicle to lose function while driving, endangering those in and around the vehicle in motion. The vehicle only has 35,000 miles on it, has been confirmed an https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2175450 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Timing Chain cover leaking https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2174496 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My headlights have a motor (or motors) in them. This feature is to adjust headlights in accordance with the steering wheel. I think it's referred to as AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System). The left headlight's motor makes a noise. I do not always hear it when driving but when stopped or parking and exiting the vehicle, I can hear it until the lights turn off. The car has about 37,000 - 38,000 mil https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2174138 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Turned car on when leaving for work. Smelled a strong burning smell. Fluid all under car on the driveway. Took the vehicle to repair shop and they stated that it was the cylinder head and that there was a possible recall or warranty extension for this particular issue. I called Mazda and they said it was an issue but for the 2019 model and not the 2018. After doing some research I have read where https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2174298 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Over the past several weeks, we began hearing a pronounced noise coming from the front of the vehicle, which the dealership diagnosed as a failing motor within the driver-side headlight unit. Given that this is a critical safety component, and part of the upgraded package purchased when the vehicle was new — we were surprised to encounter this issue on a vehicle of 4 years and 41,540 miles. Mazd https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2172371 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Leather heated seats .. safety put at risks because I suffered burns on my bottom (butt) from the driver seat getting too hot to the point where it burned the seat itself as well , and made a brown burn mark on the seat … Both of my cheeks got burned .. this can in the long run cause skin damage and worse case scenario cancer. No it hasn’t been inspected No warning lamps https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2171076 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving, my 2018 Mazda CX-5 experienced a sudden and complete loss of engine power without warning. The engine shut down while the vehicle was in motion; however, electrical systems such as the radio, heat, and electronics remained operational. The vehicle lost propulsion, creating a serious safety risk in traffic. The vehicle had recently been serviced at an authorized Mazda dealer for com https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2169657 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The right headlight is very noisy. Like it is going to fail very soon. People say it's the problem with the cooling fan inside. A lot people have the same issues， Mazda should recall it ASAP https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2169454 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The LED Headline Assembly in the 2022+ CX-5 frequently malfunctions by itself causing the headlight to burn out and fail on a frequent basis. This is an unacceptable issue that is causing new car owners in lost time and money to get this poor headlight design repaired on a frequent basis. This is a known issue for this vehicle and has been frequently reported online that it really needs a recall https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2168942 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Smart Brake Support (SBS) & Forward Obstruction Warning system malfunctioned. Front radar sensor malfunctioned. Parking brake malfunctioned. I-activesense system malfunctioned. Emergency lane keep disabled. Dynamic stability control malfunctioned. Traction control system not operating correctly. An https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2168943 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Smart Brake Support (SBS) & Forward Obstruction Warning system malfunctioned. Front radar sensor malfunctioned. Parking brake malfunctioned. I-activesense system malfunctioned. Emergency lane keep disabled. Dynamic stability control malfunctioned. Traction control system not operating correctly. An https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2168944 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Smart Brake Support (SBS) & Forward Obstruction Warning system malfunctioned. Front radar sensor malfunctioned. Parking brake malfunctioned. I-activesense system malfunctioned. Emergency lane keep disabled. Dynamic stability control malfunctioned. Traction control system not operating correctly. An https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2168868 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hello. I started hearing this noise on my car, it was distracting and found it that it only happens when my headlight is turned on. I believe that the headlight leveling motor went out, I have an appointment for next week to have it checked, but the more i reach out to others Mazda drivers, the more I hear this is a common issue. My car is brand new, well taken care of, this seems to happen a lot. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2168869 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hello. I started hearing this noise on my car, it was distracting and found it that it only happens when my headlight is turned on. I believe that the headlight leveling motor went out, I have an appointment for next week to have it checked, but the more i reach out to others Mazda drivers, the more I hear this is a common issue. My car is brand new, well taken care of, this seems to happen a lot. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2168664 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Headlight motor created a loud noise while it's on distracting driving and indicating an impending failure .This happened when the vehicle just got out of warranty (38000 miles approximately). Mazda refused to replace the headlight assembly for free. They charged for replacing it. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-cx-5#complaint-2167204 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Drivers side LED headlight cooling fan is making a loud buzzing noise 100% of the time when the headlight is turned on which indicates that the fan is failing. If fan fails, it will lead to overheating and failure of the headlight. Vehicle was inspected by Mazda to confirm the issue. Mazda issues Service Alert SA-013/23 and Technical Service Bulletin 09-015/23 have been issued for this problem.