How many electrical complaints does the 2022 Mazda CX-5 have?

NHTSA lists 29 electrical system complaints for the 2022 CX-5, which is 46% of the 63 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Mazda CX-5 electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 CX-5.

At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2022 CX-5?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 41,500 miles.

Have there been any fires linked to the 2022 CX-5 electrical system?

Yes, NHTSA complaint data shows 2 fires and 1 crash tied to electrical system issues on the 2022 CX-5.

What are the most common electrical complaints on the 2022 CX-5?

Owners most often describe headlight humming or dim illumination, a windscreen heating element that burned, and battery or malfunction alerts, based on NHTSA sample complaints.

2022 Mazda CX-5 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 29 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Mazda CX-5, 46% of its 63 total complaints, with 2 fires and 1 crash reported. Median mileage at failure is 41,500 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Electrical System complaints: 29; 46% of 63
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 41,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Headlight assemblies hum, buzz, or make a grating/moaning noise, often traced to a malfunctioning auto-leveling or cooling fan motor.
Left or right headlights fail to illuminate evenly, with dealers sometimes calling uneven light distribution 'normal'.
A windscreen heating element reportedly burned and smoked, cracking the glass and posing a fire risk.
One owner described the vehicle catching fire while parked, with no crash involved.
Battery and electrical system malfunctions triggered a 'Critical Vehicle Malfunction Alert' through the Mazda app, requiring towing even though dealers found no fault.

When 2022 Mazda CX-5 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 26, 2022, latest Jun 23, 2026.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2022 to Jun 2026; peak Apr 2026 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 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 2022 Mazda CX-5 have?: NHTSA lists 29 electrical system complaints for the 2022 CX-5, which is 46% of the 63 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Mazda CX-5 electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 CX-5.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2022 CX-5?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 41,500 miles.
Have there been any fires linked to the 2022 CX-5 electrical system?: Yes, NHTSA complaint data shows 2 fires and 1 crash tied to electrical system issues on the 2022 CX-5.
What are the most common electrical complaints on the 2022 CX-5?: Owners most often describe headlight humming or dim illumination, a windscreen heating element that burned, and battery or malfunction alerts, based on NHTSA sample complaints.