2023 Mazda CX-5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 67 owner complaints about the 2023 Mazda CX-5, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2023 Mazda CX-5 has problems
67 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 12 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 17 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2023 Mazda CX-5 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2023 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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- Caution
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- Not rated
2023 Mazda CX-5 safety ratings
2023 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What CX-5 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Windshield formed a crack after 3 years without any debris hitting it. Headlight leveling motor malfunction after 1 year. Brake caliper failure after 3 years.
When my car starts up, engine rpm is around 1500 or above 1000. If I would switch to reverse, the car sudden jerks back stronger and quicker than I expected even though my foot isn’t on the accelerator pedal and have pressed the brake lightly.
On 09/01/2026 at approximately 55 mph, I was driving with adaptive cruise control engaged. The vehicle ahead decelerated abruptly. My vehicle began braking hard with no input from me for a fraction of a second. A red BRAKE warning appeared in the instrument cluster with an audible alarm. I then…
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