2016 Model Year

Mazda CX-5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
493
Recalls
5
Crashes
30
Severe
53

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

20V063000 Feb 2020

Other

No consequence data available

16V644000 Sep 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16V203000 Apr 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16V064000 Feb 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16E002000 Jan 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS Fire
Dec 2026

I noticed smoke filling the inside of my car. I looked over at the passenger seat, and my coat was on fire. I poured my drink on it, pulled over, and...

Suspension
Apr 2026

With no prior warning, just after turning into driveway, my car got stuck and would not move. It gave clicking sounds and would not move no matter whi...

Seats
Feb 2026

Leather heated seats .. safety put at risks because I suffered burns on my bottom (butt) from the driver seat getting too hot to the point where it bu...

Electrical System
Dec 2025

Passenger side seat heater overheated and burned upholstery.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS Fire
Dec 2025

I was driving down the road and started smelling smoke then looked over and my passenger seat was in flames.

Brakes
Dec 2025

my brake light and my emergency brake light stays on and they blink constantly while the engine is turned on. they have been like that for at least a...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER Crash
Oct 2025

UNKNOWN Slowly driving into garage when suddenly the engine revved up loudly and unattended accelerated forward, causing extensive damage to front of...

Air Bags
Oct 2025

The airbag warning light is on. I’m concerned the airbag may not deploy in an accident. There was a recall on the airbag, but the dealership only res...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Oct 2025

The info uni in the car constantly resets itself. It happens when GPS is activated, parking, listening to directions, pretty much at all time especial...

Suspension
Sep 2025

Rear Shock mount deteriorated in 8 years, far quicker than industry standard. Mazda redesigned the part for 17' MY. Widely reported on Reddit. NHSTA s...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has 493 complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Exterior Lighting. 30 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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