2015 Mazda CX-5 vs 2016 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Mazda CX-5 | 2016 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 133 | 510 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 602 | 704 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–29 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 29,826 mi | 32,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda CX-5 | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 161 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 66 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 71 |
| Power Train | 19 | 51 |
| Engine | 14 | 39 |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 42 |
| Structure | 27 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 7 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 15 |
| Stalling | 0 | 27 |
| Overheating | 0 | 12 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2015 Mazda CX-5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.