NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 273 owner complaints for the 2019 Mazda CX-5. Most complaints involve engine (132) and electrical system (47). The EPA rates it 24–29 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
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.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“7 year old vehicle purchased new 2/23/2019 with 80,000 miles driven. Rear of cylinder head has cracked causing an oil leak. Leaking engine oil dripping directly on the exhaust components creates an immediate, severe under hood fire risk and visibility hazard while driving.”
“The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that the infotainment system occasionally turned off independently, preventing the radio and GPS from operating as intended. The contact stated that while driving, the voice assistant feature repeatedly activated at a very high volume, prompting the contact to attempt to mute the sound while operating the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with radio system ghosting. The system was reprogrammed; however, the failure worsened. The failure mileage was 37,000.”
“I purchased a used 2019 Mazda CX-5 in 2024, with 25,000 miles on it. In June of 2026 I started to have an oil leak. Took it to a mechanic's shop who diagnosed it as a valve cover gasket, ran the car for another 2 months, oil leak did not stop, got worse, to the point where my oil light came on where the oil was low enough, then I took it to another mechanic, they diagnosed it as some sort of pressure sensor that has to do with the oil, they replaced that, then that still wasn't the case, it was leaking, and they diagnosed it as a cracked cylinder head. This has been an issue with Mazdas in the 2018 to 2022 range for the CX-5s, and Mazda knowingly has put in faulty parts and is not willing to extend the warranty on this because it's not a turbo, this is a clever work around to avoid paying for something that should not be going out at this point. For this car being under 60,000 miles, been taking very good care of it, always had the oil changed, I feel that this is not fair for the customer to have to replace something on an engine that shouldn't be addressed for a very long time, if at all. I contacted Mazda corporate, they refused to do anything about it, I…”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2WD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Diesel, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 31 | 29 | $3,250 | 348 |
| CX-5 2WD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 31 | 28 | $2,300 | 322 |
| CX-5 4WD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Diesel, Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive | 27 | 30 | 28 | $3,350 | 365 |
| CX-5 4WD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,450 | 335 |
| CX-5 2WD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,550 | 355 |
| CX-5 4WD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,700 | 370 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
2 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 273 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (132), electrical system (47), power train (32). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2019 Mazda CX-5 at 24–29 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2019 Mazda CX-5 5 out of 5 stars overall.