2023 Mazda CX-5 problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Mazda CX-5, filed between 2023-01-26 and 2026-09-04. The most common problem areas are the service brakes (11, 18%), engine (10, 16%) and electrical system (9, 15%). Owners reported 8 crashes and 5 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 0 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2023 Mazda CX-5 complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 11 | 18% | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 10 | 16% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 16% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 15% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 13% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 10% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 8% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 6% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 5% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Service brakes: 11 complaints
- 11 complaints of 62 (18%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 4 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 3 crashes and 3 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 covers this system.
Engine: 10 complaints
- 10 complaints of 62 (16%) name the engine.
- 2 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 covers this system.
Electrical system: 9 complaints
- 9 complaints of 62 (15%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 2 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 covers this system.
Exterior lighting: 8 complaints
- 8 complaints of 62 (13%) name the exterior lighting — headlights, tail and brake lights and turn signals.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 6 complaints
- 6 complaints of 62 (10%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 4 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 2 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 covers this system.
Visibility/wiper: 5 complaints
- 5 complaints of 62 (8%) name the visibility/wiper — the windshield, windows, mirrors, wipers and defrosters.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 18 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names CX-5, model year 2023. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2023 Mazda CX-5 recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mazda CX-5?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2023 Mazda CX-5's most common problem areas are the service brakes (11 of 62 complaints), engine (10 of 62 complaints) and electrical system (9 of 62 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2023 Mazda CX-5 have?
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Mazda CX-5, including 8 reported crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Mazda CX-5's problems?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Mazda CX-5. Complaints alone do not trigger a free repair.