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20 complaints
MAZDA CX-5 2023 SEAT BELTS
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The passenger seat occupancy sensor goes off intermittently, causing an extremely distracting seatbelt alarm in the vehicle during operation. This has occurred to me while driving on a highway; I deep
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
low
Brake pedals do not have enough pedal reserve, it takes some time for it to come to a stop. The brakes don’t feel secure. We feel like the brakes are going to give up. It also makes a very loud scra
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
high
Sudden acceleration even. Date April 10, 2026, at around 2:30 PM on a clear sunny day. Car make and model Mazda CX5 bought on 7/4/2023 VIN [XXX] , mileage around 10,000, only one owner. While attemp
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 VISIBILITY/WIPER
high
The air conditioning compressor clutch suddenly would not engage, leading to reduced visibility out of the windshield during humid weather in Oklahoma springtime and extended times for windshield to
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 AIR BAGS
high
Airbags failed to deploy in a collision where the front end of the vehicle was crushed, and a driver wearing a seat belt hit the steering wheel with enough force to fracture their sternum and cause tw
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
high
My 2023 Mazda CX-5 (48,000 miles) is experiencing a loud mechanical whirring/grinding from the driver-side headlight assembly, a documented manufacturing defect involving foreign matter contamination
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
medium
I am reporting a safety defect in my 2023 Mazda CX-5 involving the right headlight assembly. The internal LED cooling fan has failed, causing loud noise and excessive vibration. This is a confirmed ma
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
medium
Just out of warranty passenger headlight is making a humming noise. Many other owners are having same malfunctions. Cost to replace at dealership is around $2,000.00. LED headlight has a cooling fan t
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
high
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Smart Brake Support (SBS) & Forward Obstruction Warning system malfunctioned. Front radar sensor ma
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
medium
Cracked cylinder head probably caused by cylinder deactivation causing catastrophic oil loss on the highway. Upon researching this, I see that it is a known issue with Mazda. My car is now in the shop
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
medium
Adaptive headlight motor does not work. It makes a huge noise. Unfortunately it is not under warranty but Mazda dealerships have informed me that this is a known issue. This is a concern because the h
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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The battery died, the car wouldn't start one night. The battery which is the original that came with the car is only about 2 years old. I googled the code from the code reader, it said some mazda cx
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
low
LKA does not work & mazda seems to ignore its many complaints
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
high
On October 16, 2025, while slowly pulling into a parking space, my vehicle experienced sudden and unintended acceleration without driver input. I did not depress the accelerator. Despite attempting to
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
medium
After driving a few mile, the following two warnings come up * Smart Brake System Malfunction * Forward Radar Sensor System malfunction. If I turn off the car and then restart, the warnings go away.
NHTSAUSSept 2025Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
low
Humming or moaning noise from the passenger side headlamp. Inspected by dealer mechanic and mentioned the TSB 09-015-23B bulletin. Dealership replaced headlamp covered under warranty.
NHTSAUSSept 2025Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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Loud fan noise coming from the passenger side headlight. Noise continues when car has been turned off and stops when the light shuts off. Dealer said that replacement of the passenger headlamp assem
NHTSAUSSept 2025Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
medium
The adaptive headlight system and motor in 2023 Mazda CX-5 has defect and it makes buzzing noise and vibration. It was recognized by Mazda and its known defect. They should replace the defective headl
NHTSAUSSept 2025Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
medium
Fuel system failure. The vehicle just dies and does not restart, this is a safety issue due to it happening when you are driving on the highway and unable to get out of the way of traffic.
NHTSAUSJul 2025Source →
MAZDA CX-5 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
medium
The car has a lot of vibration when driving 60mph and above. Have had this issue looked at more than 5 times and they had my card for 1 month at the dealership trying to find the issue. This started b
NHTSAUSJun 2025Source →