2019 Mazda CX-5 forward collision avoidance problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2019 Mazda CX-5 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My wife's vehicle has a "Infotainment screen" (dashboard touch screen). There is a class action suit (CSP13d dealer letter) for issues regarding the screen performing tasks (Ghost screening touch) on its own. In lieu of a Mazda vehicle mass recall, they agreed to "FIX" the issue with a software…”
filed Apr 21, 2026
“I purchased a 2019 Mazda CX-5 (As is) on July 20, 2015. On September 11, 2025, as I was traveling on a three lane highway. I attempted to pass another vehicle. As I was attempting to go around the vehicle, my Mazda suddenly began braking and quickly losing acceleration. The speed limit on the…”
filed Feb 27, 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% |
| 2018 CX-5 | 13 | 4% |
| 2017 CX-5 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 CX-5 | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.