Model year
2018 Mazda CX-5
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 351 complaints for the 2018 Mazda CX-5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (179), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (58), POWER TRAIN (42). NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 26–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$3,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 194 complaints
- 2014 377 complaints
- 2015 133 complaints
- 2016 511 complaints
- 2017 150 complaints
- 2018 351 complaints
- 2019 271 complaints
- 2020 107 complaints
- 2021 148 complaints
- 2022 65 complaints
- 2023 66 complaints
- 2024 45 complaints
- 2025 28 complaints
- 2026 16 complaints
Recalls
21V875000 · Nov 12, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
19V497000 · Jun 27, 2019
ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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.
18V426000 · Jun 25, 2018
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…
Complaints
351 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 19, fire flag on 1, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV AWD Later Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD Later Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 31 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| CX-5 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| CX-5 2WD · 2.2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 28 | 31 | 29 | — | — | $3,300 |
| CX-5 4WD · 2.2L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 27 | 30 | 28 | — | — | $3,400 |
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