2019 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CX-5 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mazda CX-5. That ranks 4th out of 15 CX-5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (131 complaints, 49%), typically at around 26,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 270owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Mazda CX-5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 131 | 49% | 26,000 | “cylinder head” (63%) | $5,600 |
| Unknown or Other | 49 | 18% | 2,498 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 46 | 17% | 2,750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 32 | 12% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 6% | 24,750 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 4% | 1,800 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 3% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 3% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 20,008 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 4,200 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 4,300 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 48,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Mazda CX-5 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm); engine
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
Risk: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased a used 2019 Mazda CX-5 in 2024, with 25,000 miles on it. In June of 2026 I started to have an oil leak. Took it to a mechanic's shop who diagnosed it as a valve cover gasket, ran the car for another 2 months, oil leak did not stop, got worse, to the point where my oil light came on…
1. January 2025 Diagnosis (Inside Powertrain Warranty): I presented the vehicle (2019 Mazda CX5, 36K miles) with severe transmission jerking and shift lurching at a local Mazda dealership. Technicians diagnosed teh issue as described in TSB 05-004/23 and applied a software flash to the PCM/TCM…
1.January 2025 Diagnosis (Inside Powertrain Warranty): I presented the vehicle with severe transmission jerking and shift lurching. Your technicians applied a software flash to the PCM/TCM per TSB 05-004/23. Mazdaâs official text states the root cause of this symptom is torque fluctuation and…
2019 Mazda CX-5 developed P0192-00 fuel-pressure-related fault and significant loss of acceleration/limp mode. Mazda dealership diagnosed fuel rail/injector-seal issue and performed approximately $2,836 in repairs. The condition was not corrected. Dealer now diagnoses a high-pressure fuel-pump…
The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH and turning into a driveway, smoke emerged from the engine compartment. The vehicle was turned off and inspected. Upon opening the hood, smoke was observed near the rear firewall of the engine compartment, and oil…
Other Mazda CX-5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-5 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 CX-5 | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 CX-5 | 45 | 0 |
| 2023 CX-5 | 64 | 0 |
| 2022 CX-5 | 65 | 0 |
| 2021 CX-5 | 148 | 0 |
| 2020 CX-5 | 107 | 0 |
| 2019 | 270 | 2 |
| 2018 CX-5 | 351 | 3 |
| 2017 CX-5 | 150 | 1 |
| 2016 CX-5 | 510 | 4 |
| 2015 CX-5 | 133 | 3 |
| 2014 CX-5 | 377 | 3 |
| 2013 CX-5 | 194 | 1 |
| 2012 CX-5 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda CX-5?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 131 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Mazda CX-5?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Mazda CX-5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CX-5 model years, the 2019 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.