2023 Mazda CX-5 reliability
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has 62 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 15 per year. That is about even with the other CX-5 years here. Their median is 15 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (11 of 62), then Engine (10) and Electrical system (9). Those filings include 8 that report a crash and 4 that report an injury.
The 2022 CX-5 has 63 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2024 has 44 complaints, 15 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2024.
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 2023 Mazda CX-5. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (62 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"When my car starts up, engine rpm is around 1500 or above 1000. If I would switch to reverse, the car sudden jerks back stronger and quicker than I expected even though my foot isn’t on the accelerator pedal and have…"
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"On 09/01/2026 at approximately 55 mph, I was driving with adaptive cruise control engaged. The vehicle ahead decelerated abruptly. My vehicle began braking hard with no input from me for a fraction of a second. A red…"
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"We purchased a certified pre-owned Mazda CX-5 from Wellesley Mazda in [XXX] on XXX. As soon as we got home and tried to exit the vehicle, we noticed that the driver's seatbelt was not releasing. Since then, we have…"
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"The vehicle experienced a sudden and complete engine stall while idling immediately after fueling the gas tank to capacity on a day with high ambient temperatures (over 100°F). Leading up to the stall, the vehicle was…"
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"Check Engine Light Code P0524 - Low Oil Pressure. Everything check out fine. Checked all the suggested TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) possibilities from a respected and qualified service center. Cleared the code and…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2023 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 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 2023 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has 62 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 15 per year. That is about even with the other CX-5 years here. Their median is 15 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2023 Mazda CX-5?
The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (11 of 62), then Engine (10) and Electrical system (9). Those filings include 8 that report a crash and 4 that report an injury.
Is the 2023 Mazda CX-5 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2022 CX-5 has 63 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2024 has 44 complaints, 15 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2024.
Has the 2023 Mazda CX-5 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2023 Mazda CX-5.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Mazda CX-5?
Owners have filed 62 complaints about the 2023 Mazda CX-5 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2023 Mazda CX-5 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 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.