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2022 Mazda CX-5 problems

What owners reported to NHTSA, at what mileage, and every safety recall for this model year.

65owner complaints
0safety recalls
5involved a crash

Also reported: 2 fires, 1 people injured, 0 deaths. Each complaint is counted once even if it lists several components.

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Most reported problems

Complaints by component. One complaint can name more than one component, so these add up to more than 65.

Exterior lighting23
Usually 37,000–37,000 miles (middle half of 1 reports with mileage)
Engine13
Usually 3,476–3,801 miles (middle half of 2 reports with mileage)
Unknown or other9
No mileage given in these reports
Electrical system6
Usually 46,000–46,000 miles (middle half of 1 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Instrument panel › speedometer/odometer (1)
Power train5
Usually 1,066–2,997 miles (middle half of 2 reports with mileage)
Forward collision avoidance4
No mileage given in these reports
Parts named: Automatic emergency braking (2); Warnings (2)
Service brakes4
Usually 30–30 miles (middle half of 1 reports with mileage)
Fuel/propulsion system3
No mileage given in these reports
Structure3
No mileage given in these reports
Parts named: Body (3)
Visibility/wiper3
No mileage given in these reports

When problems show up

Reports by odometer reading at the time of the problem, top components. Each bar is a 25,000-mile band, labeled by where it starts (0 = 0–25k miles). Reports without mileage are left out.

Exterior lighting

1 reports with mileage · median 37,000 miles
025k50k75k100k125k150k175k200k+

Engine

2 reports with mileage · median 3,638 miles
025k50k75k100k125k150k175k200k+

Safety recalls (0)

Recalls that cover the 2022 Mazda CX-5. Some apply only to certain trims or build dates. This page cannot tell whether a specific car's recall work was done.

Check a specific VIN's open recalls on nhtsa.gov

No safety recalls on file for this model year.

Questions to ask the seller

Do all headlights, brake lights, and turn signals work? Any headlight replacements or moisture inside the lenses?

23 owner complaints mention the exterior lights.

Has the engine had any repairs, oil leaks, or check-engine lights? Ask for the invoices and listen for knocking or ticking on a cold start.

13 owner complaints mention the engine.

Any battery drain, dashboard warning lights, or electrical repairs? Test every switch, screen, and power accessory before buying.

6 owner complaints mention the electrical system.

Has the transmission been serviced or repaired? On the test drive, watch for slipping, delayed engagement, or harsh shifts.

5 owner complaints mention the transmission or drivetrain.

Has the automatic emergency braking ever activated with nothing ahead, or shown sensor errors? Ask about windshield or sensor repairs.

4 owner complaints mention the forward collision avoidance system.

Other Mazda CX-5 years

Owner complaints per model year (2010–2022). Older cars have had more time to collect reports.

Compare all years on one chart

Source: NHTSA complaints file (FLAT_CMPL, updated 2026-10-21) and NHTSA recalls file. Page generated 2026-10-22.

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