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2018 Mazda CX-5
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most CX-5 years
Owner complaints for the 2018 Mazda CX-5 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 133.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 83 of 348 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 177 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 41 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
19 crash reports1 fire reports6 injury reports
Unknown Or Other complaints
58 reportsMy wife was pulling into a parking place today with her foot on the brake when the car suddenly accelerated, causing it to jump a curb and come to a stop over two large shrubs, which saved her from entering a busy highway and colliding with another car. This caused damage to the front end of the car and wheel wells. She told me…
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My wife was pulling into a parking place today with her foot on the brake when the car suddenly accelerated, causing it to jump a curb and come to a stop over two large shrubs, which saved her from entering a busy highway and colliding with another car. This caused damage to the front end of the car and wheel wells. She told me she absolutely did not have her foot on the accelerator at the time. The cruse control was off and the driver's side floor mat was not out of position. She was not injured and the air bags did not go off. We have not yet taken this vehicle in for inspection of this defect. It is in the repair shop right now for body work. Our insurance company has been notified. My wife did not report any warning lights. The vehicle is available for inspection. Prior to this episode, I have noticed that at low speeds, the car tends to "surge" with slight pressure on the accelerator but we did not report that to the dealer.
On 11/28/2021, my vehicle suddenly showing five warnings 1, front camera sensor malfunction, 2, smart brake system malfunction, 3, forward smart city brake support malfunction, 4, HBC/LAS system malfunction, and 5, SCBC malfunction. I have no idea which part was go wrong, but this is not the first time my vehicle shows the same …
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On 11/28/2021, my vehicle suddenly showing five warnings 1, front camera sensor malfunction, 2, smart brake system malfunction, 3, forward smart city brake support malfunction, 4, HBC/LAS system malfunction, and 5, SCBC malfunction. I have no idea which part was go wrong, but this is not the first time my vehicle shows the same warning. Back to 12/20/2019, my vehicle has a same warning showed, I bring my vehicle to dealer to check but after they check, they told me nothing wrong. After two year the same problem come out again, I am very concern about the safety of my vehicle. The first time having a issue was my vehicle just a year old, and today the same issue come out again. Please help me to look up my vehicle is it any part has to recall and need to fix it. Thank you
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THE CAR COLOR IS SOUL RED AND THE PAINT IS FLAKING OFF. I DRIVE THE CAR SHORT DISTANCES UNDER 40MPH AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE PAINT IS CHIPPING MORE AND MORE. IT'S ALMOST LIKE BIG ROCKS ARE HITTING THE PAINT BUT THERE IS NO DEBRIS WHERE I DRIVE.
MY PAINT HAS BEEN CHIPPING ON THIS VEHICLE THEY REPAINTED THE HOOD BUT THE CAR IS STILL EXPERIENCING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CHIPS I HAVE COMPLAINED TO NO AVAIL HOWEVER THERE ARE SEVERAL ARTICLES THAT THIS SOUL RED COLOR IS DEFECTIVE AND I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT BY THE GENERAL MANAGER AT FLOW MAZDA IN FAYETTEVILLE NC MY CAR DOES NOT …
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MY PAINT HAS BEEN CHIPPING ON THIS VEHICLE THEY REPAINTED THE HOOD BUT THE CAR IS STILL EXPERIENCING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CHIPS I HAVE COMPLAINED TO NO AVAIL HOWEVER THERE ARE SEVERAL ARTICLES THAT THIS SOUL RED COLOR IS DEFECTIVE AND I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT BY THE GENERAL MANAGER AT FLOW MAZDA IN FAYETTEVILLE NC MY CAR DOES NOT HAVE 26000 MILES AND WAS STORED IN A GARAGE
REAR DRIVERS SIDE CALIPER BECOMES STUCK WHEN ELECTRIC BRAKE WHEN DISENGAGED CAUSING OVER HEATING OF ROTOR AND EXCESS HEAT TO THE WHEEL RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR OF ROTOR AND BRAKE PADS AND ALSO COULD LOSE BREAKING CAPABILITY I HAVE MADE AN APPT WITH DEALERSHIP TO RESOLVE ISSUE ON JULY 6TH
WHILE PARKING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED, THE MAZDA SUDDENLY AND ON ITS OWN ACCELERATED AND RAN INTO A FIXED OBJECT. THE VEHICLE WAS OFF THE ROAD IN A GRASSY PARKING AREA WHEN IT HAPPENED.. . *TR
SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. NO SIGN THAT IT WAS HIT BY AN OBJECT. WEATHER CLEAR AND ABOUT 45F. SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT, VERY LOUD POW, AND NOT SOUND OF AN IMPACT. EDGES OF REMAINING GLASS FLIPPED UPWARD. NO MARKS ON ROOF AND NO OBJECTS OTHER THAN SOME GLASS PIECES ON SLIDING SHADE PANEL UNDER SUNROOF.
I WAS ENTERING THE PARKING GARAGE OF MY APARTMENT BUILDING. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING AS I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AS I WAS WAITING FOR THE GARAGE DOOR TO OPEN. THE CAR JUST SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BEFORE THE GARAGE DOOR WAS FULLY UP. MY CAR WENT STRAIGHT AHEAD AND HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. THE AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY. THE PARKED CAR HAD …
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I WAS ENTERING THE PARKING GARAGE OF MY APARTMENT BUILDING. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING AS I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AS I WAS WAITING FOR THE GARAGE DOOR TO OPEN. THE CAR JUST SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BEFORE THE GARAGE DOOR WAS FULLY UP. MY CAR WENT STRAIGHT AHEAD AND HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. THE AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY. THE PARKED CAR HAD BOTH FRONT AND BACK END DAMAGE. THERE WAS ALSO DAMAGE TO THE GARAGE DOOR. THE POLICE WERE CALLED. PHOTOS DO NOT INCLUDE THE PARKED VEHICLE DAMAGE TO PROTECT THE PERSON'S IDENTITY.
Official recalls
321V875000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Nov 12, 2021
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
19V497000 · Engine; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Jun 27, 2019
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.
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Engine
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
Consequence: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
Consequence: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.
18V426000 · Air Bags:side/window
Jun 25, 2018
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2718F.
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.