Mazda CX-5 years to avoid
The Mazda CX-5 years to avoid are 2016, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2012 is the cleanest year on record.
3,221
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
2012–2026
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
CX-5 years to avoid
Every CX-5 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda CX-5 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the CX-5 years to avoid are 2016, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2013. The cleanest year on record is 2012.
What is the best year for the Mazda CX-5?
By complaint volume, 2012 has the cleanest NHTSA record among CX-5 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda CX-5 have?
Across all model years, the CX-5 has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,221 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.