2015 Mazda CX-5: common problems and reliability

The 2015 Mazda CX-5 has 133 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and power train. Owners most often flag interior build quality concerns: reports of delicate materials: steering wheel leather peeling, piano black trim scratching easily, and noticeable interior noises. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2015 model year

133
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
11
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Mazda CX-5 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2015 a good year for the CX-5?

Across the 8 CX-5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2012) to 259 (2019). With 133 complaints, the 2015 CX-5 sits about the same asthe model's median of 133.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

structure
27
power train
19
service brakes
14
engine
14
vehicle speed control
12

Recalls affecting the 2015 CX-5

fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap

Campaign 16V064000

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the

structure:body:hatchback/liftgate

Campaign 16V644000

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010,

visibility:windshield

Campaign 16E002000

Pilkington North America, Inc. (Pilkington) is recalling certain replacement windshields, model FW04026 GTY, manufactured November 23, 2015, to December 16, 2015 for use in Mazda CX-5 vehicles that are equipped with the

steering

Campaign 16V203000

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016

What owners say across generations

The sentiment is predominantly positive, with the CX-5 consistently praised for its reliability, premium interior feel, and engaging driving dynamics.

  • Infotainment interface dissatisfaction: Lack of touchscreen (pre-2026) criticized as slower and less intuitive; the new 2026 touchscreen is criticized by owners who preferred the previous rotary dial system. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Interior build quality concerns: Reports of delicate materials: steering wheel leather peeling, piano black trim scratching easily, and noticeable interior noises. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the CX-5. See the full CX-5 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used CX-5 listings typically run $15,249–$25,378 across 2013 to 2026 model years.

Other CX-5 model years

Compare every CX-5 year side by side to see how 2015 ranks against the rest.

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