2015 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
167 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2015 Mazda CX-5, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 26/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Body & structure leads the reports, typically around 45,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2015 sits among all CX-5 years
What owners report
“Nhtsa recall 16c-644 insufficient corrosion. Rear hatch or lift gate may drop. Car was in the shop for transmission issues. Recall was not repaired”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 CX-5
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 112 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 29,826 miles. Half of those reports fall between 7,000 and 60,074 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles…
Fix: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at…
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19,…
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and…
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these…
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on…
Pilkington North America, Inc. (Pilkington) is recalling certain replacement windshields, model FW04026 GTY, manufactured November 23, 2015, to December 16, 2015 for use in Mazda CX-5 vehicles that are equipped with the Smart City Brake Support system. The…
Fix: Pilkington will contact the wholesalers and retailers that purchased the windshields to try to identify the affected customers. The affected windshields will be replaced, free of charge. This…
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2015 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
The 2015 Mazda CX-5 drew 167 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 26/100, scored against the model's worst year (2016).
What are the most common 2015 Mazda CX-5 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2015 Mazda CX-5 are body & structure (27 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (19), and other (18).
At what mileage do 2015 Mazda CX-5 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2015 Mazda CX-5 problems around 29,826 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 7,000 and 60,074 miles.
Does the 2015 Mazda CX-5 have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2015 Mazda CX-5. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.