Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (50.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 4.1× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 175 · 50.7% | Recalled | Recall 19V497000 |
| Power Train | 41 · 11.9% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 32 · 9.3% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 29 · 8.4% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 · 5.8% | Recalled | Recall 21V875000 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 · 5.2% | Recalled | Recall 21V875000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 345 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V426000 · 2018 · reported 06/25/2018
If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V497000 · 2019 · reported 06/27/2019
An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V875000 · 2021 · reported 11/12/2021
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“The engine has a massive oil leak that seems to be more common than Mazda will admit. The safety-related issue is the oil pours out…”NHTSA complaint 11452205 — filed 02/16/2022 · ENGINE
“While driving, my car has stopped two times. first time I crashed on the side of road causing all of my tires and rim busted…”NHTSA complaint 11450235 — filed 02/03/2022 · ENGINE
“This is more of a general notice to fellow Mazda CX-5 drivers with the issue described below: Our car is a 2018 CX-5 with 25K…”NHTSA complaint 11446233 — filed 01/04/2022 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 175 of 345 NHTSA complaints (50.7%), followed by unspecified/other issues (58), power train (41), service brakes (32). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
345 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 19 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V426000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
