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2022 Mazda CX-5: recalls and problems

No recalls and 63 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting.

0recalls
63complaints
5crashes reported
2fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2022 Mazda CX-5. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Exterior Lighting23 · 37%
  • Engine13 · 21%
  • Unknown Or Other9 · 14%
  • Electrical System6 · 10%
  • Power Train5 · 8%
  • Service Brakes4 · 6%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance4 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System3 · 5%
  • Structure3 · 5%
  • Visibility/Wiper2 · 3%

What owners report

Insert, Padding

Uppababy markets their removable padding and fabric as washing machine friendly. fabric was washed one time in the washer and the sharp velcro stuck to the back of the fabric, ripping it. brand new aria v2 car seat!

Exterior Lighting

Humming sound coming from driver’s side headlight as soon as unlock bottom pressed in key fob. this sound comes from a faulty cooling fan inside the headlight and is a known defect. humming sound progressed to very slow pitch indicating that fan function is diminishing over time. mazda will replace the headlight but required me to pay $200 toward it. this should be a recall with replacement at no cost to the consumer

Exterior Lighting,Visibility/Wiper

The mechanical motor assembly inside the adaptive front-lighting headlamp unit has failed on my 2022 mazda cx-5. this mechanical malfunction severely compromises nighttime driving illumination, creating a direct road hazard by reducing forward visibility during essential evening commutes. an initial repair and parts request was submitted to mazda several months ago, but no corporate response or resolution was ever

Engine

Timing chain cover ended up leaking oil everywhere. was told this was a known issue with mazda cx-5 and there was even a service bulletin out.

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2022 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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