2019 Mazda CX-5 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 142 engine-related complaints for the 2019 Mazda CX-5, 53% of all 270 complaints filed for that year. There are no related recalls on file. The median mileage at failure was 26,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 142
- 53% of 270
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 26,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine failing outright, with oil leaking onto the ground and dealers replacing the engine entirely.
- Some describe smoke filling the cabin after an engine replacement, with the smoking issue returning even after repair.
- Several report sudden loss of power or deceleration while driving at highway speeds, sometimes accompanied by a grinding noise under the hood.
- Owners describe hesitation or revving when shifting between gears, followed by a loss of motive power and an illuminated check engine light.
- A few report reduced power output specifically in first and second gear during cold weather, with the issue resolving once shifted into third gear.
- One owner reported an oil leak found on top of the engine that required engine replacement.
When 2019 Mazda CX-5 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 7, 2019, latest Sep 16, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 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
- Are engine problems common on the 2019 Mazda CX-5?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 142 engine-related complaints for the 2019 CX-5, which is 53% of the 270 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2019 CX-5 engine problems?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the 2019 CX-5 engine issues reported by owners.
- At what mileage do 2019 CX-5 engine problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 26,000 miles.
- Did the 2019 CX-5 engine problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data tied to these engine complaints shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.
- How does 2019 compare to other CX-5 years for engine complaints?
- The 53% share for 2019 is among the highest in the CX-5 lineup; only 2018 (54%) and 2021 (60%) have higher shares in NHTSA data.