2019 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
85/100
#3 most-complained of 14 CX-5 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 has 270 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 85 out of 100 — #3 highest of 14 CX-5 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (142 complaints, 53% of the total). Complaints report 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries.
- Complaints
- 270
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 24.5 city / 30 hwy
Top 2019 Mazda CX-5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine142 (53%)
- Other51 (19%)
- Electrical System49 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain32 (12%)
- Fuel System21 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (6%)
- Structure & Body10 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers10 (4%)
- Airbags7 (3%)
- Brakes7 (3%)
2019 Mazda CX-5 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V875000Nov 12, 2021Fuel System121,038 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
- NHTSA 19V497000Jun 27, 2019Transmission & Powertrain262,220 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
Risk: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.
2019 Mazda CX-5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24.5 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other CX-5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Mazda CX-5 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Mazda CX-5 ranks #3 of 14 among CX-5 model years (Complaint Index 85/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 270 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda CX-5?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (142 complaints), electrical system (49 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (32 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 17,000 miles.
- Does the 2019 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 Mazda CX-5, most recently reported 2021, covering fuel system and transmission & powertrain.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Mazda CX-5?
- EPA rates the 2019 Mazda CX-5 at 27 MPG combined (24.5 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.