2022 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CX-5 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mazda CX-5. That ranks 10th out of 15 CX-5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (23 complaints, 35%), typically at around 37,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 65owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 35% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 13 | 20% | 3,639 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 9% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 8% | 2,032 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 6% | 30 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 132,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 3,314 | — | — |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Mazda CX-5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2022 Mazda CX-5.
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.
the windshield would not defrost causing visibility issues that was extremely hazardous. mazda found the cause as a evaporator core temperature sensor mazda had a tsb(07004213830) nhtsa id number (10202689) regarding this known defect that they continued to install for 2+years in new vehicles. they…
The contact owns a 2022 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a loud banging sound coming from the above. The sun roof glass suddenly fractured into several pieces. The dealer was contacted and informed of the issue, however the vehicle was not taken to…
Uppababy markets their removable padding and fabric as washing machine friendly. Fabric was washed one time in the washer and the sharp Velcro stuck to the back of the fabric, ripping it. Brand new aria v2 car seat!
Humming sound coming from driverâs side headlight as soon as unlock bottom pressed in key fob. This sound comes from a faulty cooling fan inside the headlight and is a known defect. Humming sound progressed to very slow pitch indicating that fan function is diminishing over time. Mazda will…
The mechanical motor assembly inside the adaptive front-lighting headlamp unit has failed on my 2022 Mazda CX-5. This mechanical malfunction severely compromises nighttime driving illumination, creating a direct road hazard by reducing forward visibility during essential evening commutes. An…
Other Mazda CX-5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-5 | 16 | 0 |
| 2025 CX-5 | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 CX-5 | 45 | 0 |
| 2023 CX-5 | 64 | 0 |
| 2022 | 65 | 0 |
| 2021 CX-5 | 148 | 0 |
| 2020 CX-5 | 107 | 0 |
| 2019 CX-5 | 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 2022 Mazda CX-5?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Mazda CX-5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2022 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 2022 has far fewer 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.