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2019 Mazda CX-5

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints261
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2019 Mazda CX-5

2 recalls
261 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
261
Complaints citing a crash
7

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 19V497000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE

    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.

  • 21V875000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    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.

Consumer complaints

261 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

261
Total
7
Crashes
2
Fires
5
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE139
  • OTHER37
  • ELECTRICAL36
  • FUEL SYSTEM11
  • VISIBILITY10

Notable Issues

261 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve injuries. 7 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)139
miscellaneous issues37
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)36

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Mazda CX-5 problems

1,593 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 21V875000

    Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 19V497000

    An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.