2015 Mazda CX-5 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2015 Mazda CX-5, 20% of its 133 total complaints that year. Owners reported sudden power loss, unexpected deceleration, and unintended acceleration at a median mileage of 35,500. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Engine complaints
- 26
- 20% of 133
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 35,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly loses power and won't respond to the accelerator while merging or accelerating onto the freeway, sometimes with the check engine light on.
- Vehicle unexpectedly decelerates from highway speed to a much slower speed without warning, and the issue recurs.
- Vehicle accelerates on its own while stopped at a traffic light without the driver pressing the pedal.
- The smart city braking system triggers unexpectedly, in one case reacting to steam from a sewer grate and bringing the car to a sudden stop.
When 2015 Mazda CX-5 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 12, 2014, latest Aug 1, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Mazda CX-5
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by CX-5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Mazda CX-5?
- NHTSA lists 26 engine-related complaints for the 2015 CX-5, which is 20% of the 133 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Mazda CX-5 engine problems?
- No related recalls are listed for the engine complaint area on the 2015 CX-5.
- At what mileage do 2015 Mazda CX-5 engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2015 CX-5 is 35,500 miles.
- What kind of engine problems do 2015 CX-5 owners report?
- Owners describe sudden loss of power while accelerating, unexpected deceleration from highway speed, unintended acceleration at a stop, and false activation of the smart city braking system.
- Did the engine problems cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data tied 4 crashes to complaints in the engine problem area for the 2015 CX-5, with no reported fires or injuries.