2019 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
359 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Mazda CX-5, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 48/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 26,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2019 sits among all CX-5 years
What owners report
“The 2019 CX-5 has approximately 31086 miles. It was discovered that the cylinder head is cracked and causing the car to leak oil.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 CX-5
“The infotainment LCD screen has "Ghost Touch" issue. The screen randomly appears to move around as if a ghost is touching the lcd touch screen. After researching online this is a common problem Mazda will not address.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 CX-5
“While driving, the infotainment screen went crazy! It randomly changed screens rapidly, and the navigation voice started talking loudly about changing volume level, and repeatedly. Very distracting and dangerous.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 CX-5
“Cylinder failure low oil pressure and check engine light. Mazda redid cyclinder and still getting the check engine light. Mazda working on issue and having issue resolving problem.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 CX-5
“Heading south doing 70 mph on 95 in the far left lane on a rainy day ....came over a hill and started to hydraplayne.....seems like the automatic pilot took the car over ,,,,,i lost the fight with the steering wheel and did two 360s all away across 4 lanes of traffic to the grass inbankment on the…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 CX-5
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 51 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 17,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 2,500 and 31,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to…
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for…
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4.…
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 2019 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 drew 359 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 48/100, scored against the model's worst year (2016).
What are the most common 2019 Mazda CX-5 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Mazda CX-5 are engine (132 complaints), other (52), and electrical (49).
At what mileage do 2019 Mazda CX-5 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2019 Mazda CX-5 problems around 17,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 2,500 and 31,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Mazda CX-5 have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 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.