2023 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CX-5 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mazda CX-5. That ranks 11th out of 15 CX-5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (11 complaints, 17%). Complaints mention 8 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 64owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 11 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 14% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 5% | 16,127 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Mazda CX-5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 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.
I began hearing a loud engine noise similar to a lawn mower whenever my headlights would come on which includes just when I unlock my car. When I first took it back to the Mazda dealership for servicing and mentioned this to the service manager he told me it was an issue with the headlights that…
At 44,000 miles, a loud whirring noise started to occur that is due to the failing of the internal LED cooling fan in my left headlamp. I cannot use my headlights, which is a safety concern.
When my car starts up, engine rpm is around 1500 or above 1000. If I would switch to reverse, the car sudden jerks back stronger and quicker than I expected even though my foot isnât on the accelerator pedal and have pressed the brake lightly.
On 09/01/2026 at approximately 55 mph, I was driving with adaptive cruise control engaged. The vehicle ahead decelerated abruptly. My vehicle began braking hard with no input from me for a fraction of a second. A red BRAKE warning appeared in the instrument cluster with an audible alarm. I then…
We purchased a certified pre-owned Mazda CX-5 from Wellesley Mazda in [XXX] on XXX. As soon as we got home and tried to exit the vehicle, we noticed that the driver's seatbelt was not releasing. Since then, we have noticed that the seat belt has not latched or unlatched properly. Our concern is…
Other Mazda CX-5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-5 | 16 | 0 |
| 2025 CX-5 | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 CX-5 | 45 | 0 |
| 2023 | 64 | 0 |
| 2022 CX-5 | 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 2023 Mazda CX-5?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Mazda CX-5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2023 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 2023 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.