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2026 Mazda CX-5: recalls and problems

No recalls and 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

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0fires reported
0injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Mazda CX-5. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other6 · 43%
  • Electrical System5 · 36%
  • Visibility/Wiper3 · 21%
  • Exterior Lighting1 · 7%
  • Seats1 · 7%
  • Power Train1 · 7%
  • Service Brakes1 · 7%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance1 · 7%
  • Equipment1 · 7%
  • Back Over Prevention1 · 7%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

While driving, a "telematics error" message displayed, a single red light on the sos button turned on, and it started beeping loudly while driving. in this state the vehicle cannot automatically summon emergency help following a crash, and i cannot manually trigger an sos call. we are scheduled to have this repaired on september 15th. we previously submitted a similar case 11744809, which was a similar "telematics e

Exterior Lighting

The mazda cx5 2026 i purchased has a white film behind both headlights. mazda refuses to replace headlights stating this is normal. however it is a manufacturing defect. this is a structural problem from outgassing causing a permanent haze on inside of each lens which is considered to be a night visibility hazard. i bought vehicle second week in xxx.took it back to service dept on xxx. they said no to replacement . c

Visibility/Wiper

Have a cracked windshield from a chip near the wiper area mazda says needs to be replaced but they are on national back order was told that when the windshield caves in or collapses then an emergency order can be put in

Unknown Or Other

This is a new rebuild of this vehicle with the electronics now being within the screen. initially had sos and telematics issues which most of these cars are having. these seem to be fixed after two updates by mazda. have continuously been having issues with connectivity with their app and the ability to access my car through the app. including locking/unlocking the doors, starting the car, having access to info about

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

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