How many electrical complaints does the 2014 Mazda CX-5 have?

NHTSA lists 137 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 CX-5, which is 36% of the 377 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Mazda CX-5 electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this electrical issue on the 2014 CX-5.

At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2014 CX-5?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 60,000 miles.

What electrical symptoms do 2014 CX-5 owners report most?

Owners describe the vehicle not shutting off fully after pressing the start/stop button, intermittent loss of power steering and lights, failure to start after sitting, and poorly aimed low-beam headlights.

Did the 2014 CX-5 electrical issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 1 crash and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.

2014 Mazda CX-5 Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 137 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Mazda CX-5, 36% of all 377 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 137; 36% of 377
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle fails to shut off completely after the start/stop button is pressed, staying in accessory mode and draining the battery.
Instrument panel stays lit and warning icons appear after shutdown, sometimes preventing the vehicle from locking.
Vehicle intermittently loses power steering, headlights, and dash icons while driving, in one case with the car briefly shutting off at highway speed.
Vehicle repeatedly fails to start after sitting for more than a day, with dealers replacing the battery without fixing the issue.
Low-beam headlights are described as poorly aimed, creating a dark band across the upper windshield and failing to illuminate road signs.
Dash warning lights and multiple systems (turn signal, Bluetooth, navigation, engine) shut off suddenly while driving.

When 2014 Mazda CX-5 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 18, 2013, latest Dec 10, 2025.

137 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2025 Q4; peak 2018 Q2 (17).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Mazda CX-5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by CX-5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20120 (0%)
201358 (30%)
2014137 (36%)
201511 (8%)
2016226 (44%)
201745 (30%)
201834 (10%)
201949 (18%)
202030 (28%)
202113 (9%)
202229 (46%)
202317 (27%)
20247 (16%)
20255 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2014 Mazda CX-5 have?: NHTSA lists 137 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 CX-5, which is 36% of the 377 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Mazda CX-5 electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this electrical issue on the 2014 CX-5.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2014 CX-5?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 60,000 miles.
What electrical symptoms do 2014 CX-5 owners report most?: Owners describe the vehicle not shutting off fully after pressing the start/stop button, intermittent loss of power steering and lights, failure to start after sitting, and poorly aimed low-beam headlights.
Did the 2014 CX-5 electrical issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 1 crash and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.