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2024 Mazda CX-5: recalls and problems

No recalls and 44 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

0recalls
44complaints
4crashes reported
1fires reported
2injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2024 Mazda CX-5. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other10 · 23%
  • Service Brakes7 · 16%
  • Engine7 · 16%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance6 · 14%
  • Vehicle Speed Control5 · 11%
  • Structure4 · 9%
  • Seats4 · 9%
  • Exterior Lighting4 · 9%
  • Electrical System3 · 7%
  • Steering3 · 7%

What owners report

Electrical System,Structure

The contact owns a 2024 mazda cx-5. the contact stated that the radio was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who discovered that rodents had chewed through the soy-based wiring and created a nest inside the vehicle. the dealer replaced the headliner, wiring harness, both front air bags, a-pillar molding, and c-pillar molding. the failure mileage was 17,655.

Steering

Component failure: potential thermal (heat-related) breakdown of the eps control module, steering rack electronics, or associated wiring harness. description: after approximately two hours of continuous highway driving, a critical red steering wheel warning light illuminates intermittently in the center dashboard. this indicates a severe system fault and imminent threat of total loss of power steering assist while

Suspension,Structure,Unknown Or Other

After vehicle has been parked for awhile, for example over night, there is a popping sound or clunking from front of vehicle after moving vehicle and applying brakes at first stop. noise has been there since 2024. popping, clunking sound only when when vehicle parked again. there is also a loud clunking sound sometimes, sounds like it is from the right front suspension, when driving on irregular, or bumpy road surfa

Seats

Driver side seat rocks back and forth when braking and cornering. feels loose

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2024 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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