2022 Mazda CX-5 reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2022 Mazda CX-5 holds 63 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 10 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most CX-5 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 15. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (23 of 63), then Engine (13) and Electrical system (6). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2021 CX-5 has 146 complaints, 29 per year, and the 2023 has 62 complaints, 15 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
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 2022 Mazda CX-5. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (63 total)
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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Uppababy markets their removable padding and fabric as washing machine friendly. Fabric was washed one time in the washer and the sharp Velcro stuck to the back of the fabric, ripping it. Brand new aria v2 car seat!"
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"Humming sound coming from driver’s side headlight as soon as unlock bottom pressed in key fob. This sound comes from a faulty cooling fan inside the headlight and is a known defect. Humming sound progressed to very slow…"
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"The mechanical motor assembly inside the adaptive front-lighting headlamp unit has failed on my 2022 Mazda CX-5. This mechanical malfunction severely compromises nighttime driving illumination, creating a direct road…"
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"Timing chain cover ended up leaking oil everywhere. Was told this was a known issue with Mazda CX-5 and there was even a service bulletin out."
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"My 2022 Mazda CX-5 Signature began producing a loud whirring/rattling noise from the driver-side front headlight assembly. After investigation, the noise was identified as coming from the internal cooling fan located…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2022 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2022 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 |
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| CX-5 four-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Four-wheel drive | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG | $2500 |
| CX-5 four-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Four-wheel drive | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG | $2700 |
Specs and fitment
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 2022 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2022 Mazda CX-5 holds 63 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 10 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most CX-5 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 15. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2022 Mazda CX-5?
The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (23 of 63), then Engine (13) and Electrical system (6). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2022 Mazda CX-5 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2021 CX-5 has 146 complaints, 29 per year, and the 2023 has 62 complaints, 15 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
Has the 2022 Mazda CX-5 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2022 Mazda CX-5.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Mazda CX-5?
Owners have filed 63 complaints about the 2022 Mazda CX-5 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2022 Mazda CX-5 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Mazda CX-5 is 25 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.