How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Mazda CX-5?

NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2016 Mazda CX-5, which is 4% of the 510 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for airbag issues on the 2016 Mazda CX-5?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for the airbag complaints on the 2016 Mazda CX-5.

Did the airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?

Of the 19 airbag complaints, 9 involved crashes and 7 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2016 CX-5?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2016 Mazda CX-5 is 44,064.5 miles.

How does the 2016 CX-5's airbag complaint rate compare to other years?

The 2016 model year's 4% share of complaints tied for the highest among CX-5 model years listed, alongside 2020 and 2024 at 5%, while most other years sit at 1-3%.

2016 Mazda CX-5 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2016 Mazda CX-5, 4% of its 510 total complaints that year. Nine involved crashes and seven involved injuries, with a median failure mileage of 44,064. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Airbags complaints: 19; 4% of 510
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 44,065 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report airbags failing to deploy during low-speed parking lot or intersection collisions, sometimes with the vehicle striking another car or a fixed object.
Some describe airbags deploying late, moments after impact rather than on contact.
Several report the airbag warning light flashing on the instrument cluster, sometimes tied to a passenger occupant detection system fault code.
One owner reported the passenger-side airbag housing becoming visibly loose and separated from the dashboard.
A few report the airbag control unit throwing fault codes with no identifiable cause, suspected to involve the seat sensor or software.
In one case airbags failed to deploy in a rear-end collision at high closing speed, and the driver was reported to have lost consciousness.

When 2016 Mazda CX-5 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 7, 2017, latest Mar 16, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2017 to Mar 2026; peak Apr 2019 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 Mazda CX-5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by CX-5 model year

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

20120 (0%)
20131 (1%)
20148 (2%)
20155 (4%)
201619 (4%)
20174 (3%)
20189 (3%)
20197 (3%)
20205 (5%)
20214 (3%)
20222 (3%)
20231 (2%)
20242 (5%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Mazda CX-5?: NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2016 Mazda CX-5, which is 4% of the 510 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag issues on the 2016 Mazda CX-5?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for the airbag complaints on the 2016 Mazda CX-5.
Did the airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?: Of the 19 airbag complaints, 9 involved crashes and 7 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2016 CX-5?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2016 Mazda CX-5 is 44,064.5 miles.
How does the 2016 CX-5's airbag complaint rate compare to other years?: The 2016 model year's 4% share of complaints tied for the highest among CX-5 model years listed, alongside 2020 and 2024 at 5%, while most other years sit at 1-3%.