2025 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CX-5 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 13th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mazda CX-5. That ranks 13th out of 15 CX-5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (10 complaints, 36%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 28owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 | 10 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 21% | 4,200 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 18% | 2,837 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 11% | 2,837 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 2,837 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Mazda CX-5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 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.
2025 Mazda CX-5. The vehicle experienced a severe, dynamic charging system failure that creates an active safety hazard on public roads. A dealership service department attempted a software update, which turned off the active dashboard layout indicator but completely failed to resolve the root…
The vehicle exhibits a repeatable low-speed driveline-related problem consisting of pronounced clicking or clunking from the driver-front area, fore-and-aft jerking, and harsh engagement during deceleration and light on/off-throttle transitions, particularly around 15â17 mph; the behavior can…
The vehicle was brought to Mazda three times for the same brake-related concern. The issue occurred during braking and has not been resolved despite inspections and repair attempts.â If youâre listing each visit, do it like âVisit 1: Customer reported brake noise. Dealer inspected. Visit 2…
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. I began to press harder, it still did not slow down, so I pressed as hard as I could…
I have a serious safety issue with my 2025 Mazda CX-5, purchased new in January 2026 from Island Mazda on [XXX]. A few days before the critical alert, I noticed the car stopping on its own before pressing the brake. While driving on the highway, I received a âfaulty sensorâ alert that went…
Other Mazda CX-5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-5 | 16 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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 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 2025 Mazda CX-5?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Mazda CX-5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2025 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 2025 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.