2019 Mazda CX-5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 273 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mazda CX-5. The most-reported areas: Engine (132), Unknown Or Other (50), Electrical System (47).
Key takeaways
- 273 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 132 | 48% |
| Unknown Or Other | 50 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 47 | 17% |
| Power Train | 32 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 9 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3% |
| Structure | 7 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% |
| Fuel System | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-27
The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that the infotainment system occasionally turned off independently, preventing the radio and GPS from operating as intended. The contact stated that while driving, the voice assistant feature repeatedly activated at a very high volume, prompting the contact to atte...
Engine - filed 2026-10-22
7 year old vehicle purchased new 2/23/2019 with 80,000 miles driven. Rear of cylinder head has cracked causing an oil leak. Leaking engine oil dripping directly on the exhaust components creates an immediate, severe under hood fire risk and visibility hazard while driving.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-16
The “ghost touch” issue with the touchscreen on the display on my Mazda is added to all the 1000s of others reported on multiple sites by consumers on the internet. It is a very serious destruction from driving and that is a safety issue. Mazda has issued a technical bulletin but that is forcing consumers into buying a...
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More for the 2019 Mazda CX-5
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.