2025 Mazda CX-5
Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 29 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
Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
11 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
At about 6:50am July 7th 2026, I was getting in the exit lane of interstate 50 to exit. I merge into the lane and being applying my breaks since I was going about 55-60mph. However, my vehicle did not slow down.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-18
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
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, 2025-09-05
Also filed under Power train
2025 Mazda CX-5. The vehicle experienced a severe, dynamic charging system failure that creates an active safety hazard on public roads.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-02
Also filed under Engine and electrical system
Forward collision avoidance
8 of 29 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Engine
7 of 29 total reports mention: engine.
Electrical system
6 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing lamp.
Vehicle speed control
5 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2025 Mazda CX-5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 38% 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.