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2023 Mazda CX-5 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mazda CX-5, most often about the engine (19% of complaints). It is 11th of 15 CX-5 model years by number of complaints.

Complaints64
Recalls0
Crashes reported8
Fires reported0
Injuries reported5

Most common 2023 Mazda CX-5 problems

  1. Engine

    12 complaints · 19%

    The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while the temperature was 45 degrees or lower, the vehicle failed to start properly, and the engine failed to warm up properly. The coolant light was illuminated, and the engine temperature gauge failed to rise above cold. The vehicle occasionally failed to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 4,000 miles

  2. Brakes

    11 complaints · 17%

  3. Other or unspecified

    10 complaints · 16%

  4. Lights

    10 complaints · 16%

  5. Electrical

    9 complaints · 14%

    The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while the temperature was 45 degrees or lower, the vehicle failed to start properly, and the engine failed to warm up properly. The coolant light was illuminated, and the engine temperature gauge failed to rise above cold. The vehicle occasionally failed to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 4,000 miles

  6. Driver assistance

    9 complaints · 14%

    Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, warnings.

  7. Visibility and wipers

    7 complaints · 11%

    Parts named most often: windshield, sun/moon roof assembly, rearview mirrors/devices.

    The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, she entered the vehicle and noticed that the sunroof glass had exploded. The contact stated that she inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the shade guard was closed at the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 16,127 miles

  8. Speed control

    4 complaints · 6%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2023 Mazda CX-5 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2023 Mazda CX-5

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mazda CX-5?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (12 complaints); brakes (11 complaints); other or unspecified (10 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2023 Mazda CX-5 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Mazda CX-5. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2023 a bad year for the Mazda CX-5?
It is 11th of 15 CX-5 model years by number of complaints, with 64 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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