2016 Mazda CX-5 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 49 engine complaints for the 2016 Mazda CX-5, 10% of that year's 510 total complaints, with 11 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 23,084 miles. No related recalls are on file for this issue.
- Engine complaints
- 49
- 10% of 510
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 23,084 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the vehicle suddenly lunging or surging forward while parking or coasting at low speed, even with a foot on the brake.
- Several drivers report the engine revving on its own and the car accelerating without input, leading to collisions with objects, trees, or other vehicles.
- Some owners say the brakes did not respond when the unintended acceleration happened, preventing them from stopping the car.
- A few complaints describe burning smells, smoke, or popping noises coming from the engine compartment, with one case involving visible flames under the hood.
- One owner reported the vehicle lunging forward at high speed while stopped but not yet placed in park, striking a structure.
When 2016 Mazda CX-5 engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 17, 2016, latest May 28, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2016 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 the 2016 Mazda CX-5 have?
- NHTSA lists 49 engine complaints for the 2016 CX-5, which is 10% of the 510 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Mazda CX-5 engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue on the 2016 CX-5.
- At what mileage do 2016 CX-5 engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 23,084 miles.
- Have there been any crashes or injuries linked to this issue?
- NHTSA data tied to these engine complaints includes 11 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries.