2022 Mazda Cx-5 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Lights (23), Engine (13), Unknown Or Other (9), Electrical system (6), Visibility (wipers / glass) (5).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/09/2026 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
the windshield would not defrost causing visibility issues that was extremely hazardous. mazda found the cause as a evaporator core temperature sensor mazda had a tsb(07004213830) nhtsa id number (10202689) regarding this known defect that they continued to install for 2+years in new vehicles. they redesigned the part 3years ago to remedy the problem. the…
10/07/2026 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
The contact owns a 2022 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a loud banging sound coming from the above. The sun roof glass suddenly fractured into several pieces. The dealer was contacted and informed of the issue, however the vehicle was not taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the issue and r…
08/29/2026 · Insert
Uppababy markets their removable padding and fabric as washing machine friendly. Fabric was washed one time in the washer and the sharp Velcro stuck to the back of the fabric, ripping it. Brand new aria v2 car seat!
06/23/2026 · Lights
Humming sound coming from driver’s side headlight as soon as unlock bottom pressed in key fob. This sound comes from a faulty cooling fan inside the headlight and is a known defect. Humming sound progressed to very slow pitch indicating that fan function is diminishing over time. Mazda will replace the headlight but required me to pay $200 toward it. This s…
06/02/2026 · Lights
The mechanical motor assembly inside the adaptive front-lighting headlamp unit has failed on my 2022 Mazda CX-5. This mechanical malfunction severely compromises nighttime driving illumination, creating a direct road hazard by reducing forward visibility during essential evening commutes. An initial repair and parts request was submitted to Mazda several…
05/16/2026 · Engine
Timing chain cover ended up leaking oil everywhere. Was told this was a known issue with Mazda CX-5 and there was even a service bulletin out.
05/07/2026 · Lights
My 2022 Mazda CX-5 Signature began producing a loud whirring/rattling noise from the driver-side front headlight assembly. After investigation, the noise was identified as coming from the internal cooling fan located inside the LED headlight unit. The cooling fan, which is integrated into the bi-LED headlamp assembly, appears to be failing prematurely due t…
04/27/2026 · Lights
The contact owns a 2022 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at nighttime at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the headlights. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with an unknown headlight fan bearing failure. The vehicle was not repaired because the warra…