Moderate Risk / Inspect First NHTSA Record ID #2022-mazda-cx-5

2022 Mazda CX-5 Problems & Recalls

Comprehensive defect analysis based on official US Federal safety databases.

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Defect Risk Score
27 / 100
Exercise Caution
Owner Complaints
65
Filed with NHTSA
Safety Recalls
0
Free Dealer Fixes
Incidents Reported
7
5 Crashes • 2 Fires
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2022 Mazda CX-5 Top Failure Categories

Distribution of driver complaints across vehicle components according to federal taxonomy.

Exterior Lighting 35.4%
23 reported failures
Unknown Or Other 10.8%
7 reported failures
Engine & Cooling 9.2%
6 reported failures
Electrical System 9.2%
6 reported failures
Powertrain & Transmission 6.2%
4 reported failures
Driver Assist & Tech 4.6%
3 reported failures
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Official Safety Recalls for 2022 Mazda CX-5 (0)

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🗣️ Real Driver Reports

Verified NHTSA Owner Complaints

Excerpts of actual incident reports submitted to the federal Office of Defects Investigation (ODI).

ODI #11770176 • Visibility & Wipers 10/09/2026

"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 pro..."

ODI #11769635 • Visibility 10/07/2026

"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 is..."

ODI #11760538 • Insert 08/29/2026

"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!"

ODI #11745931 • Exterior Lighting 06/23/2026

"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 i..."

ODI #11741454 • Exterior Lighting 06/02/2026

"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..."