2015 Mazda CX-5
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 133
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 133 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 194 |
| 2014 | 377 |
| 2015 | 133 |
| 2016 | 512 |
| 2017 | 150 |
| 2018 | 352 |
| 2019 | 271 |
| 2020 | 108 |
| 2021 | 146 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
20% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that the liftgate independently fell and struck the contact's daughter in the head. Medical attention was not received.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-01
Power train
14% · 19 reportsService brakes
11% · 14 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was near a red light and applied the brakes, but the car accelerated and ran into the truck stopped in front of me. This happened around May of 2024. I took the car to the Elk Grove Mazda dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-17
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
My foot was solely on the brake as my car was coming to a stop in a parking space.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-13
Engine
11% · 14 reportsVehicle speed control
9% · 12 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-02-15Visibility16E002000 Pilkington North America, Inc.
Remedy: Pilkington will contact the wholesalers and retailers that purchased the windshields to try to identify the affected customers. The affected windshields will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began on February 15, 2016.
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2016-02-25Fuel system, gasoline16V064000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016.
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2016-05-10Steering16V203000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured...
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge.
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2017-03-08Structure16V644000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3...
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Mazda CX-5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16E002000 · Visibility
- Recall 16V064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 16V203000 · Steering
- Recall 16V644000 · Structure
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- Is the 2015 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Mazda CX-5 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda CX-5?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Mazda CX-5 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.