2023 Mazda CX-5: recalls and problems
No recalls and 62 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes.
Recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Mazda CX-5. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.
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What owners report
When my car starts up, engine rpm is around 1500 or above 1000. if i would switch to reverse, the car sudden jerks back stronger and quicker than i expected even though my foot isn’t on the accelerator pedal and have pressed the brake lightly.
On 09/01/2026 at approximately 55 mph, i was driving with adaptive cruise control engaged. the vehicle ahead decelerated abruptly. my vehicle began braking hard with no input from me for a fraction of a second. a red brake warning appeared in the instrument cluster with an audible alarm. i then applied the brake pedal hard. on first contact the pedal barely moved from its rest position and was extremely firm. about
We purchased a certified pre-owned mazda cx-5 from wellesley mazda in [xxx] on xxx. as soon as we got home and tried to exit the vehicle, we noticed that the driver's seatbelt was not releasing. since then, we have noticed that the seat belt has not latched or unlatched properly. our concern is that a manufacturer-certified vehicle was delivered to a consumer with an intermittently failing primary locking restraint m
The vehicle experienced a sudden and complete engine stall while idling immediately after fueling the gas tank to capacity on a day with high ambient temperatures (over 100°f). leading up to the stall, the vehicle was subjected to temporary auxiliary loads (max ac running and active steering input). immediately following the stall, the vehicle exhibited a hard-start condition and would not catch fire. after sitting t
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CX-5. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.