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2019 Mazda CX-5 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Mazda CX-5 holds 270 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 13 per year. CX-5 years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 15 complaints per year. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Fuel pump and Engine.

2013 Mazda CX-5
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Complaints

270

Per year

13

Recalls

2

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (131 of 270), then Electrical system (46) and Powertrain (32). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 CX-5 has 118 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 106 complaints, 10 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Mazda CX-5. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Fuel pump 2021-11-12 · NHTSA campaign 21V875000
Summary 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 fail.
Remedy 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 this recall is 5321K.
Recall Engine 2019-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 19V497000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.

Complaints by component (270 total)

Engine
131
Electrical system
46
Powertrain
32
Forward collision avoidance
16
Fuel and propulsion system
16
Speed control
12
Visibility and wipers
9
Air bags
7
Structure
7
Service brakes
6
Fuel system, gasoline
5
Engine and engine cooling
4
Exterior lighting
3
Seats
3
Steering
3
Equipment
2
Lane departure
2
Wheels
2
Back-over prevention
1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

7

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I purchased a used 2019 Mazda CX-5 in 2024, with 25,000 miles on it. In June of 2026 I started to have an oil leak. Took it to a mechanic's shop who diagnosed it as a valve cover gasket, ran the car for another 2…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-09-16
  • "1. January 2025 Diagnosis (Inside Powertrain Warranty): I presented the vehicle (2019 Mazda CX5, 36K miles) with severe transmission jerking and shift lurching at a local Mazda dealership. Technicians diagnosed teh…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-08
  • "1.January 2025 Diagnosis (Inside Powertrain Warranty): I presented the vehicle with severe transmission jerking and shift lurching. Your technicians applied a software flash to the PCM/TCM per TSB 05-004/23. Mazda’s…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-04
  • "2019 Mazda CX-5 developed P0192-00 fuel-pressure-related fault and significant loss of acceleration/limp mode. Mazda dealership diagnosed fuel rail/injector-seal issue and performed approximately $2,836 in repairs. The…"
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-28
  • "The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH and turning into a driveway, smoke emerged from the engine compartment. The vehicle was turned off and inspected. Upon opening the…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-08-26

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2019 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
CX-5 two-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 23 28 25 MPG $2600
CX-5 two-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 25 31 28 MPG $2300
CX-5 two-wheel drive 2.2L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 28 31 29 MPG $3250
CX-5 four-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Four-wheel drive 22 27 24 MPG $2700
CX-5 four-wheel drive 2.2L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Four-wheel drive 27 30 28 MPG $3350
CX-5 four-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Four-wheel drive 24 30 26 MPG $2500

Specs and fitment

2nd generation (KF), 2017–present
Body styles SUV
Oil SAE 0W-20 (gasoline SKYACTIV-G 2.5; 5W-30 where manual specifies) , 5.1 qt capacity
Tire size 225/55R19, 225/65R17 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Safety recall 19V-497 (Mazda 3719F) covers certain 2018-2019 CX-5 vehicles (and certain Mazda6 and 2019 Mazda3) whose powertrain control module software can stall the engine; dealers reprogram the PCM free of charge. Safety recall 21V-875 (Mazda 5321K) covers certain 2018-2019 CX-5 vehicles among other Mazda models whose low-pressure fuel-pump impeller may crack or deform and fail, which can stall the engine; dealers replace the fuel pumps. The published unit totals for both campaigns include other Mazda nameplates, not CX-5 alone. Safety recall 18V-426 (Mazda 2718F) covers a limited 2018 CX-5 build run whose side curtain air bags may not unfold properly in a side impact or rollover, failing FMVSS 226; dealers replace the curtain air bags.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Mazda CX-5 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Mazda CX-5 holds 270 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 13 per year. CX-5 years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 15 complaints per year. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Fuel pump and Engine.

What are common problems with a 2019 Mazda CX-5?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (131 of 270), then Electrical system (46) and Powertrain (32). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Mazda CX-5 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 CX-5 has 118 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 106 complaints, 10 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Mazda CX-5 been recalled?

The 2019 Mazda CX-5 has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Mazda CX-5?

Owners have filed 270 complaints about the 2019 Mazda CX-5 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Mazda CX-5 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Mazda CX-5 is 26.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Mazda CX-5 use?

US CX-5 manuals specify SAE 0W-20 for SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines.

What generation is the 2018 Mazda CX-5?

2nd generation / KF (2017-on).

What tire sizes does a Mazda CX-5 use?

First-gen pages often list 225/65R17; second-gen trims also use 225/55R19 among other sizes.