The 2019 Mazda CX-5 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 383,258 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 353 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
POWER TRAIN19V4970002019-06-27262,220 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My 2019 mazda cx-5 (equipped with the 2.5l naturally aspirated skyactiv-g engine with cylinder deactivation) has experienced a severe structural failure resulting in a cracked engine cylinder head. This casting defect allows pressurized motor oil to leak continuously from the cylinder head down…”
“My 2019 mazda cx-5 (equipped with the 2.5l naturally aspirated skyactiv-g engine with cylinder deactivation) has experienced a severe structural failure resulting in a cracked engine cylinder head. This casting defect allows pressurized motor oil to leak continuously from the cylinder head down…”
“Cylinder block cracked on back side of engine. This crack leaks oil onto the exhaust manifold. Condition confirmed by mazda dealer. Oil burns on the exhaust filling the cabin with smoke impairing the driver. Also a high risk of combustion in the engine compartment inspection report and pictures…”
“On may 11th I was driving my 2019 mazda cx-5 with approximately 35,000 miles when my cabin filled with the smell of gasoline. The smell became overwhelming within minutes, causing concern for my safety and the safety of other drivers. I immediately drove to the closest auto repair/body shop for an…”
“This 2019 mazda cx 5 is experiencing a crack in the oil cylinder. This appears to be connected to: there is no official, broad nhtsa recall for cracked oil cylinders in the 2019 mazda cx-5, but mazda has issued a technical service bulletin (tsb #sa-031-21) to address this known issue. It affects…”
“I own a 2019 mazda cx-5 with approximately 36,000 miles. The vehicle developed a strong burning oil smell while driving, particularly through the hvac/vent system. I initially reported the odor to a mazda dealership, but no issue was identified. Approximately two months later, the smell returned…”
“A mazda dealership should me a mazda cx5 2019, in 2023, at nearly 38k miles, right about where many have reported a cracked cylinder issue due to a manufacturing issue in age, and in milage. There is a lawsuit ongoing regarding the turbo version, however many reporting the same issue in the non…”
“Today I was using this vehicle and the cars my pocket got stuck in between the car seat dial for the movement of the car seat and the door and as I was in reverse the car seat started to move and pushed me all the way to the steering wheel as I was in a drive situation mode so I had to break it…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Mazda CX-5 as of
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