2019 Mazda CX-5 engine problems

The 2019 Mazda CX-5 has 127 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 36% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

127

Engine complaints

36%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

CX-5 engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

19V497000EngineJune 27, 2019 · 262,220 units

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.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 MAZDA CX5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHOM ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 15, 2020 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2019 Mazda CX-5 have?

NHTSA has 127 complaints about the 2019 Mazda CX-5 engine — 36% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Mazda CX-5 engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 19V497000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.