The 2014 Mazda CX-5 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 849,832 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 492 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STRUCTURE16V6440002016-09-06580,455 affected
Defect
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and…
Consequence
If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
STEERING16V2030002016-04-11578 affected
Defect
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles…
Consequence
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda…
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Consequence
A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is…
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
128
1crashes2injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
61
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
58
2crashes3injuries
POWER TRAIN
45
ENGINE
39
STRUCTURE:BODY
29
1crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
22
3crashes1injuries
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
18
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
12
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
1injuries
Total complaints492
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 mazda cx-5. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 86,000, and at the time of…”
“The contact owns a 2014 mazda cx-5. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at a slow speed and attempting to parallel park, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine before the steering wheel seized. No warning light was illuminated. The contact's husband exited the vehicle…”
“Car accessories will not shut off when I put vehicle in park. This is dangerous due to causing the battery to completely drain leaving me stranded.”
“Auxiliary power will not turn off when vehicle is turned off. Radio , lights interior power , etc….. Car turns off when button is pressed but interior power does not .”
“Auxiliary power will not turn off when vehicle is turned off. Radio , lights interior power , etc….. Car turns off when button is pressed but interior power does not .”
“Car fails to shut off completely. The motor stops, but the electronics (dash, radio, etc.) and things like the a/c still are on. Searching forums shows it is a faulty gear shift sensor that detects that the car is in park.”
“I was waiting at a traffic signal to make a left turn, with my foot on the brake. The car accelerated aggressively, with no warning, like the pedal was pushed to the floor. I stood on the brake and shoved the shifter into park - coming to a stop in the middle of the intersection, fortunately my…”
“I was waiting at a traffic signal to make a left turn, with my foot on the brake. The car accelerated aggressively, with no warning, like the pedal was pushed to the floor. I stood on the brake and shoved the shifter into park - coming to a stop in the middle of the intersection, fortunately my…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Mazda CX-5 as of
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