Mazda · CX-5 · 2023
2023 Mazda CX-5
0
Recalls
53
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has no recalls and 53 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: exterior lighting (8 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is exterior lighting with 8 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2023 Mazda CX-5 currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 53 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are exterior lighting (8), unknown or other (8), engine (4).
- Vehicle
- 2023 Mazda CX-5
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 53
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
16.9% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
53 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 2, 2026
The air conditioning compressor clutch suddenly would not engage, leading to reduced visibility out of the windshield during humid weather in Oklahoma springtime and extended times for windshield to defog. Temperatures inside the vehicle also rose to very high levels without air...
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AIR BAGS
CRASH2 injuriesMar 10, 2026
Airbags failed to deploy in a collision where the front end of the vehicle was crushed, and a driver wearing a seat belt hit the steering wheel with enough force to fracture their sternum and cause two cervical fractures as well.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 8, 2026
My 2023 Mazda CX-5 (48,000 miles) is experiencing a loud mechanical whirring/grinding from the driver-side headlight assembly, a documented manufacturing defect involving foreign matter contamination of the internal LED cooling fan bearings (TSB 09-029/25). Despite the manufactur...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 2, 2026
I am reporting a safety defect in my 2023 Mazda CX-5 involving the right headlight assembly. The internal LED cooling fan has failed, causing loud noise and excessive vibration. This is a confirmed manufacturing defect (documented in Mazda Service Alert SA-013-23). Safety Risk: T...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 15, 2026
Just out of warranty passenger headlight is making a humming noise. Many other owners are having same malfunctions. Cost to replace at dealership is around $2,000.00. LED headlight has a cooling fan that is failing. Many have been replaced under warranty. Mine started just outsid...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CRASH1 injuryJan 17, 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Smart Brake Support (SBS) & Forward Obstruction Warning system malfunctioned. Front radar sensor malfunctioned. Parking brake malfunctioned. I-activesense system malfunctioned. Em...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 4, 2026
Cracked cylinder head probably caused by cylinder deactivation causing catastrophic oil loss on the highway. Upon researching this, I see that it is a known issue with Mazda. My car is now in the shop awaiting repairs. It only has about 35,000 miles on it. This is obviously a kno...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 21, 2025
Adaptive headlight motor does not work. It makes a huge noise. Unfortunately it is not under warranty but Mazda dealerships have informed me that this is a known issue. This is a concern because the headlight does not function properly and does not work. The issue is a motor that...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 6, 2025
The battery died, the car wouldn't start one night. The battery which is the original that came with the car is only about 2 years old. I googled the code from the code reader, it said some mazda cx-5 have a starting problem but then I checked the recall website and there was n...
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LANE DEPARTURE
Dec 1, 2025
LKA does not work & mazda seems to ignore its many complaints
Showing 10 recent complaints from 53 total
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Why Compare These Pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Mazda CX-5 have?
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2023 Mazda CX-5?
NHTSA has received 53 owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Mazda CX-5.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Mazda CX-5?
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mazda CX-5?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 are exterior lighting (8 reports), unknown or other (8 reports), engine (4 reports).
Does the 2023 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2023 Mazda CX-5. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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