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2016 Mazda CX-5: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 510 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting.

5recalls
510complaints
31crashes reported
10fires reported
13injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Exterior Lighting159 · 31%
  • Electrical System67 · 13%
  • Service Brakes66 · 13%
  • Unknown Or Other57 · 11%
  • Power Train51 · 10%
  • Visibility/Wiper42 · 8%
  • Engine39 · 8%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System19 · 4%
  • Structure19 · 4%
  • Seats16 · 3%

What owners report

Suspension

Rear subframe corrosion on this vehicle. i am in a winter road salt region, the materials used for this vehicle's subframe are not compatible with consistent driving in this region. similar vehicles (not mine?) were subject to a recall for the front subframe, but nothing for the rear. this rear subframe issues caused multiple failures of virtually every component of the rear suspension - control arms, rear springs

Suspension

Rear subframe corrosion on this vehicle. i am in a winter road salt region, the materials used for this vehicle's subframe are not compatible with consistent driving in this region. similar vehicles (not mine?) were subject to a recall for the front subframe, but nothing for the rear. this rear subframe issues caused multiple failures of virtually every component of the rear suspension - control arms, rear springs

Electrical System,Service Brakes

The contact owns a 2016 mazda cx-5. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electric parking brake module warning light was illuminated and the "brake failure. vehicle unsafe to drive," message was displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken back to the residence. the failure occurred on several different occasions. the contact expressed concern that the brakes could engage while th

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other

Repeated failure and rebooting of mazda connect infotainment system i am the owner of a 2016 mazda cx-5. the factory mazda connect infotainment system has developed a recurring defect in which the system repeatedly reboots to the mazda logo while driving. prior to complete failure, the navigation system became intermittent and bluetooth connectivity frequently disconnected, requiring repeated attempts to reconnect d

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CX-5. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.