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2019 Mazda CX-5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 271 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2019 Mazda CX-5

The 2019 Mazda CX-5 shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
271
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crash Reports
2 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Mazda CX-5 (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mazda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Engine
An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4….
NHTSA #19V497000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for…
NHTSA #21V875000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Mazda CX-5

Based on 271 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
101
Electrical System
41
Unknown Or Other
32
Power Train
32
Visibility/wiper
9
Vehicle Speed Control
7
Air Bags
6
Structure
6
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Mazda CX-5 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 194 complaints 2014 377 complaints 2015 133 complaints 2016 510 complaints 2017 150 complaints 2018 120 complaints 2019 271 complaints 2020 107 complaints 2021 148 complaints 2022 65 complaints 2023 66 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2014, 2016 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Mazda CX-5

Is the 2019 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Mazda CX-5 has 2 recall campaigns and 271 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mazda CX-5 have?
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda CX-5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Mazda CX-5 are: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Mazda CX-5 safe to buy?
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mazda CX-5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mazda CX-5 are: 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2014, 2016.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.