2016 Mazda CX-5 air bags problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Mazda CX-5 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Airbag light is flashing. Independent shop found code B00C1:93-8B. OCS Sensor B. Shop sent owner to dealer for inspection & repair. Charged $57.24. Dealer found DTC B00C1 passenger seat occupant classification sensor b. Replacement cost for the part $1,110.13, plus shop fess and tax for a total…”
filed Mar 16, 2026
“The airbag warning light is on. I’m concerned the airbag may not deploy in an accident. There was a recall on the airbag, but the dealership only reset the light and did not replace the airbag. I have taken my car to two different Mazda dealerships: One told me I would have to pay for the airbag…”
filed Oct 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other CX-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 CX-5 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 CX-5 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 CX-5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 CX-5 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 CX-5 | 5 | 5% |
| 2019 CX-5 | 7 | 3% |
| 2018 CX-5 | 9 | 3% |
| 2017 CX-5 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 CX-5 | 5 | 4% |
| 2014 CX-5 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 CX-5 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Mazda CX-5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.