Mazda · CX-5 · 2024
2024 Mazda CX-5
0
Recalls
34
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 has no recalls and 34 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: exterior lighting (3 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2024 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 3 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 2024 Mazda CX-5 currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 34 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 (3), unknown or other (3), structure (2).
- Vehicle
- 2024 Mazda CX-5
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 34
- 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
34 totalENGINE
Apr 16, 2026
While driving on the freeway, the car stopped having the ability to accelerate. The engine light came on, and I received a notification on the Mazda app stating there was an "engine malfunction." I took it to Mazda, and they told me nothing was wrong. Flash forward a month and t...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 12, 2026
Passenger side headlight was making a loud noise. When it began, it happened sporadically, but in ~two weeks, it happened consistently whenever the car was on and could often be heard while driving. The sound was consistent with other reports of the headlight assembly failure and...
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STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Feb 23, 2026
Incident Description: On multiple occasions in January and February 2026, while operating a 2024 Mazda CX-5 in reverse on low-friction surfaces (snow/ice) with a slight incline, the vehicle suffered a total systemic failure. System Failures: While reversing at low speeds, the e...
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 10, 2026
The contact leased a 2024 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that the yellow electronic emergency brake light was displayed. The cruise control and rear brakes were inoperable. The brake pedal was pulsating while depressed. There was smoke coming from the front brakes. The vehicle wa...
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ENGINE
Feb 5, 2026
Timing Chain cover leaking
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 1, 2026
Premature failure of headlight assembly unit, (buzzing sound, known issue) completely unacceptable for this to happen right out of warranty. I don't think I will touch another Mazda in the future.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 19, 2026
Hello. I started hearing this noise on my car, it was distracting and found it that it only happens when my headlight is turned on. I believe that the headlight leveling motor went out, I have an appointment for next week to have it checked, but the more i reach out to others Maz...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 1, 2025
headlight fan motor went out in both lights in under 3 years
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
CRASH1 injuryNov 7, 2025
The contact owned a 2024 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was rear-ended. The front driver's side seat belt restraint did not function as intended. The contact's daughter was pushed forward...
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 1, 2025
My headlights have a motor (or motors) in them. This feature is to adjust headlights in accordance with the steering wheel. I think it's referred to as AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System). The left headlight's motor makes a noise. I do not always hear it when driving but when st...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2024 Mazda models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Mazda CX-5 have?
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2024 Mazda CX-5?
NHTSA has received 34 owner-reported complaints for the 2024 Mazda CX-5.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2024 Mazda CX-5?
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mazda CX-5?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2024 Mazda CX-5 are exterior lighting (3 reports), unknown or other (3 reports), structure (2 reports).
Does the 2024 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2024 Mazda CX-5. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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