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2021 Mazda CX-5 driver assistance problems

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has 20 driver assistance complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

20

Driver Assistance complaints

11%

Share of year

5

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Driver Assistance complaints by year

CX-5 driver assistance complaints by model year28 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 4 complaints2017: 14 complaints2018: 28 complaints2019: 25 complaints2020: 24 complaints2021: 20 complaints2022: 6 complaints2023: 13 complaints2024: 7 complaints2025: 5 complaints2026: 2 complaints
CX-5 driver assistance complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

I experienced a sudden unintended acceleration incident. I pulled into my driveway and stopped the vehicle with my foot firmly on the brake since my driveway is sloped. I pushed the garage door opener remote when suddenly the vehicle accelerated and shot forward hitting the garage door. There was…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · January 18, 2023 · crash

Common questions

How many driver assistance complaints does the 2021 Mazda CX-5 have?

NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2021 Mazda CX-5 driver assistance — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.