IllustrationVEHICLE DOES NOT TURN OFF COMPLETELY. IT DOES NOT RECOGNIZE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, BUT RADIO STAYS ON AND A NOTICE TO "SET THE SYSTEM TO OFF" POPS UP. ALSO TELLS YOU TO PUT THE CAR IN 'P'
2014 Mazda CX-5
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most CX-5 years
Owner complaints for the 2014 Mazda CX-5 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 133.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1000–25K
5825–50K
6950–75K
3275–100K
19100–150K
3150K+
281 reports with mileage · 96 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 132 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility/wiper. Review the 61 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports0 fire reports4 injury reports
Unknown Or Other complaints
58 reportsON THREE OCCASIONS, WHILE PARKING MY VEHICLE AND REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, MY VEHICLE SLIPPED AND AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED FORWARD WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED ON MAY 17, 2018 WHILE I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK MY VEHICLE AND IT AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE GAS PED…
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ON THREE OCCASIONS, WHILE PARKING MY VEHICLE AND REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, MY VEHICLE SLIPPED AND AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED FORWARD WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED ON MAY 17, 2018 WHILE I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK MY VEHICLE AND IT AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO 2 POLES THAT WHERE PLACED IN FRONT OF A DOORWAY IN THE PARKING LOT. THE SECOND ISSUE I HAVE WITH THIS VEHICLE IS THE POWER BUTTON ON THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN I PRESS THE OFF BUTTON. IN ORDER FOR THE POWER TO TURN OFF, I HAVE TO CONTINUOUSLY PRESS THE BRAKE, MOVE THE PARKING GEAR BACK AND FORTH AND PRESS THE IGNITION BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE POWER SHUTS OFF.
SHIFTER POSITION SWITCH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE CAR IS IN PARK AND THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, THE CAR'S ACCESSORIES STAY ON.
WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN PARK THE ENGINE WILL NOT CUT OFF AM BEING TOLD IT IS THE SHIFTER POSITION SWITCH THIS IS HAPPENING SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE WHILE IN PARK. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHERE IT IS PARKED HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR AT LEAST 3-4 MONTHS
WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND GO TO TURN THE CAR OFF, IT WON'T TURN OFF. I THEN HAVE TO PUT IT IN REVERSE AND FORCEFULLY PUSH FORWARD AND LEFT (SOMETIMES 5+ TIMES) AND THEN EVENTUALLY IT WILL ALLOW ME TO TURN OFF THE CAR. I LOOKED IT UP ON THE INTERNET AND I SAW THAT THERE WERE MANY OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. MY CAR IS O…
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WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND GO TO TURN THE CAR OFF, IT WON'T TURN OFF. I THEN HAVE TO PUT IT IN REVERSE AND FORCEFULLY PUSH FORWARD AND LEFT (SOMETIMES 5+ TIMES) AND THEN EVENTUALLY IT WILL ALLOW ME TO TURN OFF THE CAR. I LOOKED IT UP ON THE INTERNET AND I SAW THAT THERE WERE MANY OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. MY CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST YEAR.
THERE IS A CONSTANT RATTLING NOISE WHICH SEEMS TO BE ARISING FROM WITHIN THE REAR PASSENGER AREA OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE AND ADVISE ON A RESOLUTION. THIS STARTED ABOUT AFTER 2 YEARS OF USE OF BRAND NEW VEHICLE.
TPMS (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM) FAILS REPEATEDLY ON THIS AND OTHER MODELS OF MAZDA; REQUIRED TO BE OPERATING FOR SAFETY INSPECTION, BUT DOES NOT WORK. REPLACEMENT ANNUALLY AT INSPECTION TIME IS NOT SAFE, BUT SEEMS TO BE THE ONLY ANSWER - THEY COST OVER $100 EACH TO REPLACE!
I NEED TO SHIP MY CAR OVERSEAS AND THERE IS A RECALL NOTICE, BUT MAZDA CAN NOT FIX IT. I NEED TO HAVE THIS RECALL NOTICE RESOLVED IN ORDER TO SHIP MY CAR. I AM BEING PREVENTED FROM SHIPPING THE CAR. PLEASE RESOLVE THIS IMMEDIATELY.
NO RESOLUTION TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 16V644000 (6 MONTHS SINCE NOTICE)
REAR LIFT GATE MAY FALL IF LIFT GATE STAYS CORRODE DEALERSHIP SEND A LETTER NOTIFYING OF SUCH RECALL, THEREFORE CALLED FOR SERVICE APPOINTMENT AND WAS INFORMED THERE ARE NO PARTS IN FOR THIS SERVICE OF RECALL. I THEN QUESTIONED WHEN WILL THEY RECEIVE AND WAS INFORMED THERE IS NO DATE. 6750 W. 95TH ST., OAK LAWN, IL 60453 SER…
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REAR LIFT GATE MAY FALL IF LIFT GATE STAYS CORRODE DEALERSHIP SEND A LETTER NOTIFYING OF SUCH RECALL, THEREFORE CALLED FOR SERVICE APPOINTMENT AND WAS INFORMED THERE ARE NO PARTS IN FOR THIS SERVICE OF RECALL. I THEN QUESTIONED WHEN WILL THEY RECEIVE AND WAS INFORMED THERE IS NO DATE. 6750 W. 95TH ST., OAK LAWN, IL 60453 SERVICE: (708) 233-7700 | WWW.OAKLAWNMAZDA.COM
Official recalls
316V644000 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Sep 6, 2016
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
16V203000 · Steering
Apr 11, 2016
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
16V064000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Feb 3, 2016
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.