Model Year Problem Record

Mazda CX-5 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 Mazda CX-5: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

353Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

33Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine184 complaints

184 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train42 complaints

42 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V497000.

Fuel and Propulsion System39 complaints

39 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V875000.

Brakes33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V426000.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V426000Reported June 25, 2018 - 682 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 25, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 682 vehicles across all affected models.

19V497000Reported June 27, 2019 - 262,220 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 262,220 vehicles across all affected models.

21V875000Reported November 12, 2021 - 121,038 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 121,038 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201814

201934

202014

202122

202251

202344

202473

202555

202646

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.