CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Mazda CX-5 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (27 reports).
2015 Mazda CX-5 recalls
Liftgate Struts Can Corrode and Let Hatch Drop
Corrosion can weaken the liftgate support struts on certain Mazda3, Mazdaspeed3, Mazda5, CX-3 and CX-5 vehicles.
Loose Front Strut Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering
The lower nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle can loosen over time.
Fuel Filler Pipe May Rupture in a Crash, Causing a Fire Risk
The fuel filler pipe on these vehicles may rupture in a crash.
Most common 2015 Mazda CX-5 problems
Problem areas named in the 133 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 27 |
| Power Train | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 14 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Visibility | 7 |
| Seats | 5 |
What owners report
With a heavy downpour of rain the bsm flashes off, then after sitting for a few hours the car battery dies and the key fob is not recognized in the vehicle. Took it to a dealership and it stopped doing it. Code that are thrown have to do with some computer communication failing. I have had the car die on me 4 times in the last year that Iâve had it.
I was near a red light and applied the brakes, but the car accelerated and ran into the truck stopped in front of me. This happened around May of 2024. I took the car to the Elk Grove Mazda dealer. They ran diagnostic and road tests but found nothing wrong. The car had the same problem again sometime later inside my garage. The car rammed into the drywall while I tried to stop by pressing the brake pedal. I took the car to the AAA repair shop in August 2024. They spent three days, and they told me they found a problem with the "steering angle sensor." It was 22 degrees off calibration. They reset the sensor, and the car ran better. However, the car acted again after some driving. It tries to
Air bags came out on own
While driving on the freeway the check engine light came on. I was able to drive the car home the remaining 20 minutes but there was some noticeable difficulty accelerating. When I went to turn on the car later that day the engine would not turn over and there was an audible rattling/chugging sound and the car itself shook. I was unable to get the car to start and the check engine light remained on. I had AAA check the battery the next day and confirm it was not a battery issue and a diagnostic revealed the P0192 code. AAA towed it to their shop where it was confirmed by the manager mechanic that the issue was with the high pressure fuel pump and that it was causing an issue with the low pre
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while pressing the brake pedal the engine had experienced very high revving and the vehicle would lurch forward. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed a PCM and TCM program update and reset the KAM per the manufacturers TSB. The contact indicated that the failure was corrected for a while but recently the failure had reoccurred. The local dealer was contacted and a service appointment was scheduled. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 25,000.
2015 Mazda CX-5 questions
Does the 2015 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Mazda CX-5: Liftgate Struts Can Corrode and Let Hatch Drop; Loose Front Strut Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering; Fuel Filler Pipe May Rupture in a Crash, Causing a Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda CX-5?
Based on 133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (27), Power Train (19), Unknown Or Other (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Mazda CX-5 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.