How many electrical complaints does the 2018 Mazda CX-5 have?

NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2018 CX-5, which is about 10% of all 349 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical problems in the 2018 Mazda CX-5?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this electrical system complaint category for the 2018 CX-5.

Did the 2018 Mazda CX-5 electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA records show no crashes and no injuries linked to this complaint area, but one complaint reported a fire while driving.

At what mileage do 2018 CX-5 electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint area is 6,000 miles.

How does the 2018 CX-5's electrical complaint share compare to other years?

At 10% of total complaints, 2018 has a lower electrical complaint share than years like 2016 (44%) and 2022 (46%), based on NHTSA data.

2018 Mazda CX-5 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Mazda CX-5, about 10% of its 349 total complaints for the year. One complaint involved a fire, none involved a crash or injury, and no recall covers this area. Median mileage at failure was 6,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 34; 10% of 349
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 6,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the front camera module failing at key-on/startup, disabling adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping, and automatic emergency braking until a long key cycle resets it.
Some describe the infotainment/radio system changing stations or screens on its own with constant beeping, temporarily taking away control from the driver.
Owners report multiple simultaneous warning lights for the front camera sensor, smart brake system, and lane-keeping systems appearing without a clear cause.
A few describe the electric parking brake sticking or engaging on its own while the vehicle is moving, with warning lights activating unexpectedly.
One owner reported a fire while driving on the highway with an unknown cause, suspected to involve the electrical or fuel system.
Owners also mention weak taillight visibility and headlight glare issues affecting oncoming traffic at night.

When 2018 Mazda CX-5 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 28, 2018, latest May 27, 2026.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2018 to May 2026; peak Jun 2022 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Mazda CX-5 have?: NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2018 CX-5, which is about 10% of all 349 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical problems in the 2018 Mazda CX-5?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this electrical system complaint category for the 2018 CX-5.
Did the 2018 Mazda CX-5 electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA records show no crashes and no injuries linked to this complaint area, but one complaint reported a fire while driving.
At what mileage do 2018 CX-5 electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint area is 6,000 miles.
How does the 2018 CX-5's electrical complaint share compare to other years?: At 10% of total complaints, 2018 has a lower electrical complaint share than years like 2016 (44%) and 2022 (46%), based on NHTSA data.