2026 Mazda CX-5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Mazda CX-5. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (8), Electrical System (5), Forward Collision Avoidance (4).
Key takeaways
- 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 42% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 26% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 21% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% |
| Seats | 1 | 5% |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MAZDA CX-5 SUV ICE AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-11-02
Whenever we are driving, the sign says "pass airbag off". Even though my wife is in the passenger seat. I have taken the car to the dealer several times, and they tell me my wife doesn't weigh enough to trigger the sensor. My wife weighs 97 pounds. I feel this is a very serious safety issue. I have filed a complaint ...
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-11-01
I own a 2026 Mazda CX-5 (Premium Plus) experiencing critical, cascading safety defects involving the vehicle's telematics and driver-assistance systems. I have video evidence of the defect. Unintended Acceleration / Adaptive Cruise Control Failure: While using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop & Go in tr...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-24
Safety concern. Climate control change is not easy to access while driving from the digital screen. Climate control controls should near the least fixed on the screen for easy access. It is a distraction for the driver.
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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.