Mazda CX-5

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Mazda Sedan 2013–2026

Updated June 26, 2026Last reviewed September 15, 2026By CarFaultIQ Editorial Team

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Make: Mazda
Model: Mazda CX-5
Year range: 2013–2026
Generation: 2013–2016 · 1st Generation; 2017–2025 · 2nd Generation; 2026 · 3rd Generation
Vehicle taxonomy: CX-5

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Mazda CX-5 2013–2016

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US safety recalls

9 distinct official identifiers · US

Campaigns matched to recorded model years. Only an official VIN check can confirm whether an individual vehicle is affected.

21V875000 — model years 2018, 2019
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.
20V063000 — model years 2016
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles. The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.
19V497000 — model years 2018, 2019
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.

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Manufacturer communications / TSBs

1,771 distinct official identifiers · US

Manufacturer service communications are not safety recalls and do not prove that every vehicle has the described condition.

11035608 — model years 2026
DESCRIPTION If a BCM failure occurs due to laptop rebooting/crashing during a BCM software update with MDARS II, keep the vehicle ignition ON and refer to the Recovery Procedure below. NOTE: When the BCM has lost communication with the vehicle, no vehicle functions will be…
11035728 — model years 2026
Subject: Announcement of Special Service Program (SSPE2) Ethernet Communication – Over The Air (OTA) Update Concerns and Manufacturer Service Program (MSP67 ) – Battery Depletion - 2026MY CX-5 vehicles URGENT - STOP DELIVERY OF AFFECTED VEHICLES: MAZDA SALES AND SERVICE TEAMS - ACTION ITEM: Between…
11035725 — model years 2026
Subject: Announcement of Special Service Program (SSPE2) Ethernet Communication – Over The Air (OTA) Update Concerns and Manufacturer Service Program (MSP67 ) – Battery Depletion - 2026MY CX-5 vehicles URGENT - STOP DELIVERY OF AFFECTED VEHICLES: MAZDA SALES AND SERVICE TEAMS - ACTION ITEM: Between…

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Canadian recalls

7 distinct official identifiers · CA

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2021696 — model years 2018, 2019
Multiple source assertions are retained for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific details.
2020040 — model years 2016
Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with LED daytime running lights (DRLs), the wrong material was used for the gasket that seals the wiring connector. As a result, the gasket material could cause corrosion of the circuit board. This could cause one or both of the…
2019322 — model years 2018, 2019
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US owner complaint reports

2,433 distinct reports · US

Distinct ODI complaint identifiers, deduplicated across component and product rows. Reports are allegations, not confirmed defects, failure rates or reliability scores.

ENGINE: 585 reports
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 445 reports
UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 384 reports

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