The 2025 Mazda CX-5 has 63 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes 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.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Mazda CX-5 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 CX-5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2012) to 259 (2019). With 63 complaints, the 2025 CX-5 sits belowthe 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.
lane departure: sensing system: camera
Campaign 24V649000Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane…
trailer hitches
Campaign 25V167000Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-50 vehicles equipped with Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitches. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may loosen and cause the assembly to separate …
air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software
Campaign 25V413000Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain CX-50 Hybrid and CX-50 vehicles. Incorrectly configured module software may cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
suspension:critical fasteners
Campaign 25V737000Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2025 CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid vehicles. The front suspension fastener bolts may not be tightened properly, which can result in suspension component and/or wheel detachme…
The sentiment is predominantly positive, with the CX-5 consistently praised for its reliability, premium interior feel, and engaging driving dynamics.
Owner insights cover all generations of the CX-5. See the full CX-5 owner picture and every model year.
Used CX-5 listings typically run $15,249–$25,378 across 2013 to 2026 model years.
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