2014 Mazda CX-5
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 377 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 14 CX-5 model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 7 involved a crash. 6 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Structure, body, hatchback/liftgateSep 6, 2016
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
Campaign 16V644000 on NHTSA.gov
SteeringApr 11, 2016
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
Campaign 16V203000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and capFeb 3, 2016
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.
Campaign 16V064000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, windshieldJan 19, 2016
Pilkington North America, Inc. (Pilkington) is recalling certain replacement windshields, model FW04026 GTY, manufactured November 23, 2015, to December 16, 2015 for use in Mazda CX-5 vehicles that are equipped with the Smart City Brake Support system. The affected windshields have a bracket mounted on the inside to hold a laser sensor or LIDAR device for the Smart City Brake Support system. These brackets were improperly affixed with only tape instead of tape and urethane and therefore may loosen.
If the bracket loosens or detaches from the windshield, the safety features of the Smart City Brake Support system may be disabled and therefore increase the risk of a crash.
Pilkington will contact the wholesalers and retailers that purchased the windshields to try to identify the affected customers. The affected windshields will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may contact Pilkington at 1-844-278-7230.
Campaign 16E002000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
377 reports, newest first.
Structure, May 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Wheels, May 2, 2017
WHILE DRIVING ON I95 NORTH AT APPROX. 55-60MPH AND BETWEEN FOREST HILL AND SOUTHERN BLVD, THE VEHICLE HIT A PIECE OF WOOD OR METAL THAT WAS ON THE ROAD. THE FRONT WHEEL CRACK IN HALF. CONCERN WITH STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THESE WHEEL.
Structure, Apr 19, 2017
SAFETY RECALL 9916H, NHTSA NO. 16V-644. LIFT GATE STAY DAMPER WAS RECALLED IN SEPT. 2016 BUT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR THE SAFETY RECALL AT THAT TIME. IT IS NOW 7 1/2 MONTHS LATER AND STILL NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME HAS PASSED ON A REPLACEMENT PART THAT IS CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE.
Other or unspecified, Apr 17, 2017
I NEED TO SHIP MY CAR OVERSEAS AND THERE IS A RECALL NOTICE, BUT MAZDA CAN NOT FIX IT. I NEED TO HAVE THIS RECALL NOTICE RESOLVED IN ORDER TO SHIP MY CAR. I AM BEING PREVENTED FROM SHIPPING THE CAR. PLEASE RESOLVE THIS IMMEDIATELY.
Structure, Apr 14, 2017
SEPT 06, 2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER9916H NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V-644 RECALL STATUS RECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE VIN: [XXX] COMPLAIN: I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 27-FEB-2017. DEALER HIDE THAT THERE WAS A OPEN SAFETY RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VEHICLE. I RECENTLY CAME TO KNOW ABOUT THIS. WHEN I TRIED TO CONTACT DEALER (NORTHTOWN AUTO) THEY SAID CONTACT MAZDA DIRECTLY. WHEN I TALKED TO MAZDA THEY SAID THEY ARE NOT MANUFACTURING THESE PARTS ANYMORE, SO THEY DON'T KNOW HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO FIX THIS. IT COULD BE 1 YEAR OR MORE THAN THAT. IT'S BEEN 7MONTH RECALL REPORTED AND THEY DON'T HAVE ANY PLAN TO FIX IT YET. DURING OUR CONVERSATION I FIGURE OUT THEY ARE NOT SERIOUS ABOUT THIS ISSUE BECAUSE ACCORDING TO THEM IT'S NOT A DIRECT THREAD TO LIFE. I SURPRISED THEY DON'T EVEN CARE FOR THIS RECALL. I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST YOU TO TAKE A LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE. I HAVE LITTLE CHILDREN IN FAMILY WHO RIDE MY CAR. I DON'T WANT TO COMPROMISE THEIR SAFETY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Structure, Apr 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. THE VIN TOOL CONFORMS PART NOT AVAILABLE UPDATED 06/13/17*LJ *CN
Other or unspecified, Apr 8, 2017
NO RESOLUTION TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 16V644000 (6 MONTHS SINCE NOTICE)
Structure, Apr 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Structure, Apr 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) FOR THE DOOR HATCH; HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure, Mar 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 06/02/2017 *JS
Structure, Mar 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure, Feb 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/17/17*LJ *CN
Structure, Feb 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE: BODY) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES MADE NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT WATER ENTERED AND CAUSED THE CALIPERS TO RUST. THE BRAKES WERE DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000.
Service brakes, Feb 6, 2017, crash
THE BRAKE PEDAL IS SEVERAL INCHES HIGHER THAN THE GAS PETAL IN THIS VEHICLE. IT SLOWS DOWN REACTION TIME WHEN REACTING TO AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. I WAS BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE. A VEHICLE WENT AROUND ME. I NOTICED THE VEHICLE, BUT WHEN I TRIED TO QUICKLY MOVE MY FOOT TO THE BRAKE MY FOOT GOT HUNG UP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT WITH NO INJURIES. THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF I WAS ABLE TO HIT THE BRAKES. AFTER THE ACCIDENT I SAT IN THE PARKING LOT TO ANALYZE AND CORRECT MY MUSCLE MEMORY AND PRACTICE MOVING MY FOOT QUICKLY FROM GAS TO PEDAL. I REALIZED IT TOOK MUCH EFFORT, CONCENTRATION AND QUITE A STRETCH TO GET GET MY FOOT TO THE PEDAL QUICKLY. THE PEDALS SHOULD BE EVEN, OR VERY CLOSE TO EVEN. I DON'T KNOW WHY SOMEONE WOULD THINK THIS IS BETTER, BUT IF IT'S A PREFERENCE THERE SHOULD BE AN ADJUSTMENT. EVEN SHOULD BE THE FACTORY DEFAULT. IT'S COMMON SENSE YOU CAN MOVE MORE QUICKLY STRAIT ACROSS THAN UP AND OVER. THE UNADJUSTIBLE FACTORY POSITION IS OK FOR STANDARD TRAFFIC SITUATIONS, BUT WHEN IN AN UNEXPECTED ENERGENCY SITUATION IT SLOWS DOWN YOUR REACTION TIME CONSIDERABLY. MAZDA SAYS IT'S NORMAN AND ALL NEW CARS ARE THIS WAY. I SAID THAT DOESN'T MAKE IT CORRECT OR ANY LESS OF A SAFETY CONCERN. WHY MAKE A CHANGE THAT SLOWS DOWN REACTION TIME? *TR
Service brakes, Feb 2, 2017
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AND PITTED AT 31,000 MILES. WE HAD THEM REPLACED IN MARCH 2016. IN DECEMBER 2016, (37,000 MLS) WE HAD INTERMITTENT RUMBLING IN THE BRAKES - PARTICULARLY BRAKING AT 50 + MPH. ALL THE NEW ROTORS WARPED AND WE HAVE HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. HAVE OTHER OWNERS REPORTED SIMILAR ISSUES?. ARE THE BRAKES FOR THIS MODEL OF CAR UNDERSPECIFIED? IS THE STEEL OF POOR QUALITY?
Structure, Jan 30, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Jan 20, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN SEPTEMBER. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, Jan 11, 2017
REAR LIFT GATE MAY FALL IF LIFT GATE STAYS CORRODE DEALERSHIP SEND A LETTER NOTIFYING OF SUCH RECALL, THEREFORE CALLED FOR SERVICE APPOINTMENT AND WAS INFORMED THERE ARE NO PARTS IN FOR THIS SERVICE OF RECALL. I THEN QUESTIONED WHEN WILL THEY RECEIVE AND WAS INFORMED THERE IS NO DATE. 6750 W. 95TH ST., OAK LAWN, IL 60453 SERVICE: (708) 233-7700 | WWW.OAKLAWNMAZDA.COM
Tires, Dec 10, 2016
RIGHT REAR TIRE UNEXPECTEDLY BLEW OUT WITH NORMAL STREET DRIVING AT 40 MPH. NO HAZARDS WERE STRUCK. LOST CONTROL OF CAR. TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM BELT.
Seat belts, Dec 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT HAD DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND WOULD UNLATCH INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.
Structure, Nov 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V644000 (STRUCTURE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/05/2017*CT
Power train, Oct 11, 2016
WHEN CAR SHIFTED TO PARK IN ORDER TO SHUT DOWN ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OFTEN DOES NOT DETECT THE FACT THE CAR IS PARK WHEN BUTTON IGNITION IS PRESSED. MESSAGE APPEARS ON DASH SAYING TO SHIFT TO PARK ALTHOUGH IT IS ALREADY IN PARK. REQUIRES USER TO MOVE SHIFTER OUT OF PARK AND THEN BACK INTO PARK ORDER FOR CAR TO REGISTER PARK FOR TURNING OFF AUXILLARY POWER. IF DRIVER IS NOT ATTENTIVE TO DASH MESSAGE OR DING WHEN EXITING CAR POWER REMAINS ON AND BATTERY IS DRAINED RESULTING IN DEAD BATTERY.
Other or unspecified, Oct 6, 2016
THE HEADREST TILTING FORWARD IS TENSING MY NECK AND SHOULDERS SIGNIFICANTLY. I CANNOT GET COMFORTABLY POSITIONED. THIS IS ESPECIALLY AN ISSUE WHEN DRIVING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE. I HAD A CERVICAL FUSION AND THE FORWARD TILT OF THE HEADREST CAUSES MY HEAD TO TILT FORWARD UNCOMFORTABLY. AND I AM FORCED TO TILT THE SEAT BACK MORE SO THE HEADREST DOESN'T TOUCH MY HEAD, WHICH REDUCES BACK SUPPORT AND IS LESS SAFE THAN BEING MORE UPRIGHT. MY PREVIOUS VEHICLE WAS A 2001 DAKOTA. THOSE HEADRESTS WERE INLINE WITH THE SEAT BACK. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE TILT IS FOR SAFETY, BUT IT IS SO UNCOMFORTABLE THAT I'M LOOKING INTO WAYS TO ALTER IT. I'VE TRIED REVERSING THE HEADREST BUT NOW MY HEAD IS 4-5" AWAY.