2018 Mazda CX-5: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
115
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
10.4
Severity index
Severity index 10.4 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 121 2018 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 ranks 118 of 121 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 2% of its model-year peers. See the full 2018 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 94 | 81.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 17 | 14.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 7.8% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 | 2.6% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 1.7% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 1.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 1.7% |
| STEERING | 1 | 0.9% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 94 of 115 complaints (81.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 39 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V426000 | 25/06/2018 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal M |
| 19V497000 | 27/06/2019 | ENGINE | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall. |
| 21V875000 | 12/11/2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.