2022 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

83 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2022 Mazda CX-5, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 15/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports.

One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2022 Mazda CX-5 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.

83Complaints
15/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Better year

Where 2022 sits among all CX-5 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Electrical 29 complaints (35%)
“Headlight humming / headlight unit failure. Known issue with Mazda but they refuse to repair unless I pay $2k for a new headlight. Vehicle has less than 50k miles and this is a know issue for 2019-2023 CX5s.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 CX-5
Engine 13 complaints (16%)
Other 9 complaints (11%)
Driver assistance 6 complaints (7%)
Transmission & drivetrain 5 complaints (6%)
Brakes & stability 4 complaints (5%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2022 Mazda CX-5.

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2022peak 20 in 20262026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2022 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 drew 83 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 15/100, scored against the model's worst year (2016).

What are the most common 2022 Mazda CX-5 problems?

The top reported problems for the 2022 Mazda CX-5 are electrical (29 complaints), engine (13), and other (9).

Does the 2022 Mazda CX-5 have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2022 Mazda CX-5. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-12 from NHTSA's public records

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.