2025 Mazda CX-5

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2025 Mazda CX-5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:55:31.272Z

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda CX-5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 highlighted. 2012: 1 complaints 2012 2013: 194 complaints 2014: 377 complaints 2014 2015: 133 complaints 2016: 507 complaints 2016 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 344 complaints 2018 2019: 260 complaints 2020: 105 complaints 2020 2021: 137 complaints 2022: 62 complaints 2022 2023: 59 complaints 2024: 41 complaints 2024 2025: 23 complaints 2025 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2025: 23 complaints
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YearComplaints
20121
2013194
2014377
2015133
2016507
2017148
2018344
2019260
2020105
2021137
202262
202359
202441
202523
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

6 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY
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I pulled the car into garage, and realized it's not inside enough. So I moved the car forward, but forgot to place the shift to P position. With the shift in D position, I shut off the engine, opened the door, ready to get out.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250905

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE

5 of 23 total reports mention: engine.

INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system.

STEERING

3 of 23 total reports mention: steering.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 Mazda CX-5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2016 ■ 2014 ■ 2018

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FAQ

Is the 2025 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mazda CX-5?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda CX-5 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.