2023 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

84 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 Mazda CX-5, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 16/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Electrical leads the reports.

84Complaints
16/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Typical

Where 2023 sits among all CX-5 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Electrical 17 complaints (20%)
Driver assistance 13 complaints (15%)
Engine 11 complaints (13%)
Other 10 complaints (12%)
Brakes & stability 9 complaints (11%)
Visibility & wipers 8 complaints (10%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2023 Mazda CX-5.

Complaint history for this model year

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

2023peak 28 in 20252026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2023 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 drew 84 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 16/100, scored against the model's worst year (2016).

What are the most common 2023 Mazda CX-5 problems?

The top reported problems for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 are electrical (17 complaints), driver assistance (13), and engine (11).

Does the 2023 Mazda CX-5 have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2023 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.