2025 Mazda CX-5: recalls and problems
No recalls and 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes.
Recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Mazda CX-5. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.
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What owners report
The vehicle exhibits a repeatable low-speed driveline-related problem consisting of pronounced clicking or clunking from the driver-front area, fore-and-aft jerking, and harsh engagement during deceleration and light on/off-throttle transitions, particularly around 15–17 mph; the behavior can become significantly worse over rough or uneven terrain. the exact failed component or system has not yet been identified. the
The vehicle was brought to mazda three times for the same brake-related concern. the issue occurred during braking and has not been resolved despite inspections and repair attempts.” if you’re listing each visit, do it like “visit 1: customer reported brake noise. dealer inspected. visit 2: same concern returned, vehicle brought back for diagnosis and repair. visit 3: brake-related issue reported again. problem conti
At about 6:50am july 7th 2026, i was getting in the exit lane of interstate 50 to exit. i merge into the lane and being applying my breaks since i was going about 55-60mph. however, my vehicle did not slow down. i began to press harder, it still did not slow down, so i pressed as hard as i could because i was rapidly approaching stopped vehicles. the vehicle began to make a grinding sound, it started shaking, and the
I have a serious safety issue with my 2025 mazda cx-5, purchased new in january 2026 from island mazda on [xxx]. a few days before the critical alert, i noticed the car stopping on its own before pressing the brake. while driving on the highway, i received a “faulty sensor” alert that went away. on july 10, 2026, i received a critical vehicle malfunction alert in the mymazda app. the app gave no specific details. i c
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CX-5. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.