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2019 Mazda CX-5: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 270 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

2recalls
270complaints
7crashes reported
2fires reported
5injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine131 · 49%
  • Unknown Or Other49 · 18%
  • Electrical System45 · 17%
  • Power Train32 · 12%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System16 · 6%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance16 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control12 · 4%
  • Visibility/Wiper9 · 3%
  • Structure7 · 3%
  • Air Bags6 · 2%

What owners report

Power Train,Engine

I purchased a used 2019 mazda cx-5 in 2024, with 25,000 miles on it. in june of 2026 i started to have an oil leak. took it to a mechanic's shop who diagnosed it as a valve cover gasket, ran the car for another 2 months, oil leak did not stop, got worse, to the point where my oil light came on where the oil was low enough, then i took it to another mechanic, they diagnosed it as some sort of pressure sensor that has

Power Train

1. january 2025 diagnosis (inside powertrain warranty): i presented the vehicle (2019 mazda cx5, 36k miles) with severe transmission jerking and shift lurching at a local mazda dealership. technicians diagnosed teh issue as described in tsb 05-004/23 and applied a software flash to the pcm/tcm stated in tsb 05-004/23. mazda’s oicial text states the root cause of this symptom is torque fluctuation and torsional reson

Power Train

1.january 2025 diagnosis (inside powertrain warranty): i presented the vehicle with severe transmission jerking and shift lurching. your technicians applied a software flash to the pcm/tcm per tsb 05-004/23. mazda’s official text states the root cause of this symptom is torque fluctuation and torsional resonance within the torque converter. 2.current symptom (defect manifestation): the vehicle now exhibits the distin

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

2019 mazda cx-5 developed p0192-00 fuel-pressure-related fault and significant loss of acceleration/limp mode. mazda dealership diagnosed fuel rail/injector-seal issue and performed approximately $2,836 in repairs. the condition was not corrected. dealer now diagnoses a high-pressure fuel-pump failure and is requesting an additional $1,459. vehicle has experienced loss of power while driving. there is an existing maz

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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