How many 2019 Mazda CX-5 owners complained about collision avoidance and cameras?

NHTSA lists 17 complaints in this category for the 2019 CX-5, which is 6% of the 270 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Mazda CX-5 collision avoidance system?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2019 CX-5.

Did the collision avoidance issues cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA's data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

What kind of problems do owners describe with the system?

Owners describe unexpected hard braking with no obstacle present, false radar malfunction alerts, delayed backup camera display, and a Forward Smart City Brake Support Malfunction warning.

Is the 2019 CX-5 worse than other years for this issue?

The 2019 CX-5 had 17 complaints (6% share), similar to 2018's 17 complaints (5% share), while later years like 2020 (13% share) and 2025 (22% share) show higher percentage shares despite fewer total complaints.

2019 Mazda CX-5 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2019 Mazda CX-5, 6% of that year's 270 total complaints. No related recalls are listed, and no crashes, fires, or injuries are tied to these reports.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 17; 6% of 270
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: —
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Owners report the forward collision system triggering hard, unexpected braking on the highway even with no vehicle or object ahead, sometimes at cruising speeds around 65-75 mph.
Some drivers describe a false 'Front Radar Malfunction' warning followed by sudden automatic braking and loss of acceleration while driving at highway speed.
Several report the automatic emergency braking activating during lane changes or after another car has already left the lane, nearly causing rear-end collisions.
Backup camera display reportedly takes 10-15 seconds to appear after shifting into reverse, delaying the rearview image.
One owner reported a 'Forward Smart City Brake Support Malfunction' dashboard alert during a left turn accompanied by a loss of control.

When 2019 Mazda CX-5 collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 30, 2021, latest Apr 21, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2021 to Apr 2026; peak Feb 2024 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2019 Mazda CX-5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by CX-5 model year

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

20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
20164 (1%)
20177 (5%)
201817 (5%)
201917 (6%)
202014 (13%)
202113 (9%)
20224 (6%)
20237 (11%)
20246 (14%)
20256 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2019 Mazda CX-5 owners complained about collision avoidance and cameras?: NHTSA lists 17 complaints in this category for the 2019 CX-5, which is 6% of the 270 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Mazda CX-5 collision avoidance system?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2019 CX-5.
Did the collision avoidance issues cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA's data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
What kind of problems do owners describe with the system?: Owners describe unexpected hard braking with no obstacle present, false radar malfunction alerts, delayed backup camera display, and a Forward Smart City Brake Support Malfunction warning.
Is the 2019 CX-5 worse than other years for this issue?: The 2019 CX-5 had 17 complaints (6% share), similar to 2018's 17 complaints (5% share), while later years like 2020 (13% share) and 2025 (22% share) show higher percentage shares despite fewer total complaints.