2024 Mazda CX-5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 47 owner complaints about the 2024 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 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2024 Mazda CX-5 has problems
47 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Engine | 7 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 16 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2024 Mazda CX-5 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2024 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2024 Mazda CX-5 safety ratings
2024 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.
On 06/18/2026, the vehicle displayed multiple safety warnings, including ABS malfunction, dynamic stability control/traction control malfunction, Smart Brake Support and Forward Obstruction Warning disabled, possible forward sensing camera malfunction, and airbag/seat belt pre-tensioner…
Incident Description: On multiple occasions in January and February 2026, while operating a 2024 Mazda CX-5 in reverse on low-friction surfaces (snow/ice) with a slight incline, the vehicle suffered a total systemic failure. System Failures: While reversing at low speeds, the engine spontaneously…
Click sound 1. When first moving forward or reverse from a stop OR 2. When first applying the brakes while moving forward at slow speeds. Ref 04-001/22 Mazda TSB
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