2022 Mazda CX-5
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2022 Mazda CX-5 has 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is lighting problems (27% of all complaints), specifically: humming from cooling fans in headlights. very distracting sound that only shuts off when headlights eventually go off.. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.
82
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
LIGHTING
22 complaints- • Humming from cooling fans in headlights. Very distracting sound that only shuts off when headlights eventually go off.
- • Left Headlight fails to adequately illuminate left side, produced light appears shaded/obstructed, less than right side. night visibility is reduced. Dealer examined headlight, found uneven light distribution, shadows, referred to Manufacturer , Mazda stated this is Normal. Right Headlight was prev
- • Headlights on these vehicles go out around 40,000 miles due to issues during their manufacturing. The repair costs $2,500+. The issue is known by Mazda and is widespread but they refuse to recall.
“Humming from cooling fans in headlights. Very distracting sound that only shuts off when headlights eventually go off.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
13 complaints- • The contact owns a 2022 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that moments after the vehicle stalled, the vehicle independently accelerated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that there was
- • The contact owns a 2022 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine revved loudly while the RPM fluctuated above 5,000 RPM. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the control valve body assembly and control valve were replaced; however, the failure recur
- • Unexpected acceleration ___ While stopped on a slight downgrade, RPM suddenly increased and vehicle lurched forward. Applying more pressure to brake stopped movement. I forced transmission into park. Took foot off brake, RPM still high. Tapped accelerator, RPM dropped to normal idle. Fortunately, t
“The contact owns a 2022 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that moments after the vehicle stalled, the vehicle independently accelerated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that there was ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
9 complaints- • I was driving down the highway and heard a loud bang, sounded like a gun had gone off. I looked at my windshield thinking maybe something hit, but nothing shot back at me and there was nothing on my windshield. I took a look at my back windshield and it was completely fine so I was under the impress
- • My 2022 CX5 sunroof exploded while driving on highway, glass fragments were caught by the shade so no one was injured thankfully. But this could have easily caused bodily injuries if the shade was open. The loud explosion and glass fragments could have distracted/impair the driver, leading to a seri
- • When driving in the wind at speeds greater than 50mph , there is an extremely loud high pitched reedy noise. I have many videos of this and Mazda won’t address it/says it’s not an issue. I travel for work in SD, a very windy state, and often listen to this sound 2+ hours straight and can’t hear any
“I was driving down the highway and heard a loud bang, sounded like a gun had gone off. I looked at my windshield thinking maybe something hit, but nothing shot back at me and there was nothing on my windshield. I took a look at my back windshield and it was completely fine so I was under the impress”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
6 complaints- • I was driving in slow moving traffic with vehicles ahead and behind. The vehicle ahead of me slowed, so I applied brakes and began to slow as well. While I was on the brakes slowing at a normal rate with plenty of distance to the vehicle ahead, my vehicle unexpectedly activated automatic emergency b
- • Was driving down a road at around 40 MPH and a vehicle ran the light and took a turn in front of me. I applied brakes but car didn't try to apply them harder from the start and no warnings ever came up. Wasn't able to avoid collision and airbags deployed (only steering wheel airbag)
- • Was driving down a road at around 40 MPH and a vehicle ran the light and took a turn in front of me. I applied brakes but car didn't try to apply them harder from the start and no warnings ever came up. Wasn't able to avoid collision and airbags deployed (only steering wheel airbag)
“I was driving in slow moving traffic with vehicles ahead and behind. The vehicle ahead of me slowed, so I applied brakes and began to slow as well. While I was on the brakes slowing at a normal rate with plenty of distance to the vehicle ahead, my vehicle unexpectedly activated automatic emergency b”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
6 complaints- • On July 22, my sister and I were traveling on I-95 going south. We stopped at the Maryland House near Aberdeen, MD. I was looking for a parking place and was driving very slowly. I slowed further to turn into a place on the right, near the south end of the parking lot and was attempting to put the
- • I have had a system malfunction, that has caused a dead battery in May 2022 and then again Aug 2022. The car was in park and I received a notification on the Mazda app about 5 hours after being in the car that stated "Critical Vehicle Malfunction Alert." I had to have my car towed and serviced at
- • Heating element on front windscreen burning and smoking causing windscreen to crack and is very obviously defective.
“On July 22, my sister and I were traveling on I-95 going south. We stopped at the Maryland House near Aberdeen, MD. I was looking for a parking place and was driving very slowly. I slowed further to turn into a place on the right, near the south end of the parking lot and was attempting to put the”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 82 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐LIGHTING: Humming from cooling fans in headlights. Very distracting sound that only shuts off when headlights eventually go off.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: The contact owns a 2022 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that moments after the vehicle stalled, the vehicle independently accelerated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that there was
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: I was driving down the highway and heard a loud bang, sounded like a gun had gone off. I looked at my windshield thinking maybe something hit, but nothing shot back at me and there was nothing on my windshield. I took a look at my back windshield and it was completely fine so I was under the impress
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: I was driving in slow moving traffic with vehicles ahead and behind. The vehicle ahead of me slowed, so I applied brakes and began to slow as well. While I was on the brakes slowing at a normal rate with plenty of distance to the vehicle ahead, my vehicle unexpectedly activated automatic emergency b
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mazda CX-5 — Year Comparison
How does 2022 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 82
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 4
- Crash reports
- 8
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 80
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