The 2015 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 167 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. 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
STRUCTURE:BODY
22
1crashes1injuries
POWER TRAIN
19
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
16
2crashes3injuries
ENGINE
14
3crashes
SERVICE BRAKES
14
5crashes2injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12
1crashes
VISIBILITY/WIPER
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
AIR BAGS
5
3crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
1crashes
Total complaints167
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Air bags came out on own”
“With a heavy downpour of rain the bsm flashes off, then after sitting for a few hours the car battery dies and the key fob is not recognized in the vehicle. Took it to a dealership and it stopped doing it. Code that are thrown have to do with some computer communication failing. I have had the car…”
“With a heavy downpour of rain the bsm flashes off, then after sitting for a few hours the car battery dies and the key fob is not recognized in the vehicle. Took it to a dealership and it stopped doing it. Code that are thrown have to do with some computer communication failing. I have had the car…”
“While driving on the freeway the check engine light came on. I was able to drive the car home the remaining 20 minutes but there was some noticeable difficulty accelerating. When I went to turn on the car later that day the engine would not turn over and there was an audible rattling/chugging…”
“While driving on the freeway the check engine light came on. I was able to drive the car home the remaining 20 minutes but there was some noticeable difficulty accelerating. When I went to turn on the car later that day the engine would not turn over and there was an audible rattling/chugging…”
“I was near a red light and applied the brakes, but the car accelerated and ran into the truck stopped in front of me. This happened around may of 2024. I took the car to the elk grove mazda dealer. They ran diagnostic and road tests but found nothing wrong. The car had the same problem again…”
“I was near a red light and applied the brakes, but the car accelerated and ran into the truck stopped in front of me. This happened around may of 2024. I took the car to the elk grove mazda dealer. They ran diagnostic and road tests but found nothing wrong. The car had the same problem again…”
“I was near a red light and applied the brakes, but the car accelerated and ran into the truck stopped in front of me. This happened around may of 2024. I took the car to the elk grove mazda dealer. They ran diagnostic and road tests but found nothing wrong. The car had the same problem again…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Mazda CX-5 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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