repaired · 2024 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Mazda CX-5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 273 owner complaints about the 2019 Mazda CX-5, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-875 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Mazda CX-5 has problems
273 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
132Engine1 crash/fire/injury
47Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
32Power train2 crash/fire/injury
16Fuel/propulsion system
16Forward collision avoidance
12Vehicle speed control
9Visibility/wiper
7Structure
7Air bags
3413 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 132 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 47 | 3 |
| Power train | 32 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 1 |
| Air bags | 7 | 2 |
| 13 other systems | 34 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 Mazda CX-5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
30 owners mentioned a cost$5,980median
Middle half: $5,000 – $6,947
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other CX-5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CX-5 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Mazda CX-5 safety ratings
2019 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What CX-5 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
7 year old vehicle purchased new 2/23/2019 with 80,000 miles driven. Rear of cylinder head has cracked causing an oil leak. Leaking engine oil dripping directly on the exhaust components creates an immediate, severe under hood fire risk and visibility hazard while driving.
I purchased a used 2019 Mazda CX-5 in 2024, with 25,000 miles on it. In June of 2026 I started to have an oil leak. Took it to a mechanic's shop who diagnosed it as a valve cover gasket, ran the car for another 2 months, oil leak did not stop, got worse, to the point where my oil light came on…
2019 Mazda CX-5 developed P0192-00 fuel-pressure-related fault and significant loss of acceleration/limp mode. Mazda dealership diagnosed fuel rail/injector-seal issue and performed approximately $2,836 in repairs. The condition was not corrected. Dealer now diagnoses a high-pressure fuel-pump…
Own a 2019 CX-5?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.