2019 Mazda CX-5 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 260 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Mazda CX-5 overview page.
What owners report
“Mazda ships a defective touchscreen that will degrade and eventually register phantom inputs to the infotainment system. In my vehicle, the screen was able to…”NHTSA complaint 11564608 — filed 01/10/2024
“There is a known âghost touchâ issue with this vehicle. I did not realize that until recently but the infotainment screen will randomly activate when…”NHTSA complaint 11562343 — filed 12/28/2023
“Power folding mirrors do not fully close or extend during wet weather. This leaves the side mirrors visibility obstructed and could cause accident. This is…”NHTSA complaint 11562048 — filed 12/27/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Mazda CX-5 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Mazda CX-5: 44 of 260 complaints on file (16.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Mazda CX-5 have in total?
260 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
