2026 Mazda CX-5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Mazda CX-5. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (6), Electrical System (5), Visibility/Wiper (3).
Key takeaways
- 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 43% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 36% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 21% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% |
| Seats | 1 | 7% |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 7% |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 7% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-03
While driving, a "telematics error" message displayed, a single red light on the SOS button turned on, and it started beeping loudly while driving. In this state the vehicle cannot automatically summon emergency help following a crash, and I cannot manually trigger an SOS call. We are scheduled to have this repaired on...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-08-19
The Mazda cx5 2026 I purchased has a white film behind both headlights. Mazda refuses to replace headlights stating this is normal. However it is a manufacturing defect. This is a structural problem from outgassing causing a permanent haze on inside of each lens which is considered to be a night visibility hazard. I bo...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-08-07
Have a cracked windshield from a chip near the wiper area Mazda says needs to be replaced But they are on National back order Was told that when the windshield caves in or collapses Then an emergency order can be put in
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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.