2018 Mazda CX-5 forward collision avoidance problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2018 Mazda CX-5 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting a safety issue involving engine failure and fumes entering the vehicle cabin as well as unintended braking post major engine repair at 75,000 miles on my 2018 Mazda CX5. My vehicle developed engine problems consistent with a cylinder head/coolant defect and began allowing fumes/smoke…”
filed Apr 9, 2026
“The infotainment system consistently changes stations and volume on its own. Knob will not allow you to make adjustments . Contacted dealer and infotainment Is not covered under warranty , or extended warranty. Now the collision notification is not working. Warnings from system that it has failed…”
filed Jan 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other CX-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CX-5 | 6 | 24% |
| 2024 CX-5 | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 CX-5 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 CX-5 | 4 | 6% |
| 2021 CX-5 | 11 | 8% |
| 2020 CX-5 | 11 | 10% |
| 2019 CX-5 | 16 | 6% |
| 2017 CX-5 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 CX-5 | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.