2022 Mazda Cx-5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (21) · Engine (5) · Power Train (4)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (353)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-17 · SA-042-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mazda connected services - frequently asked questions (faq) this service alert supersedes the previously issued sas listed below. the changes are noted in red text. sa-042/26 06/30/26 description frequently asked questions (faq) index general questions mazda connect indication setup and getting st
Electrical System 2026-09-11 · SA-041-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical con
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-10 · SA-038-26b · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. the changes are noted in red text. sa-038/26 08/18/26 and 06/15/26 description some customers may complain about any of the following: 1. infotainment center display does not provide the authorization code (otp) during t
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · SA-038-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. the changes are noted in red text. sa-038/26 06/15/26 description some customers may complain about any of the following: 1. infotainment center display does not provide the authorization code (otp) during the mymazda a
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-19 · SA-039-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red text. sa-039/26 06/15/26 mazda connect symptom troubleshooting description customers having mazda connect concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
Wheels 2026-08-19 · SA-053-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red text. sa-006/23 01/23/23 description some customers may complain about the infotainment system and/or the mymazda app showing incorrect clock and/or tire pressures and/or tire pressure missin
Showing the 6 most recent of 353 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-09 · Visibility/Wiper“the windshield would not defrost causing visibility issues that was extremely hazardous. mazda found the cause as a evaporator core temperature sensor mazda had a tsb(07004213830) nhtsa id number (10202689) regarding this known defect that they continued to install for 2+years in new vehicles. they redesigned the part 3years ago to remedy the pro…”
2026-10-07 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 77,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 mazda cx-5. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, there was a loud banging sound coming from the above. the sun roof glass suddenly fractured into several pieces. the dealer was contacted and informed of the issue, however the vehicle was not taken to be repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the is…”
2026-08-29 · Insert, Padding“uppababy markets their removable padding and fabric as washing machine friendly. fabric was washed one time in the washer and the sharp velcro stuck to the back of the fabric, ripping it. brand new aria v2 car seat!…”
2026-06-23 · Exterior Lighting“humming sound coming from driver’s side headlight as soon as unlock bottom pressed in key fob. this sound comes from a faulty cooling fan inside the headlight and is a known defect. humming sound progressed to very slow pitch indicating that fan function is diminishing over time. mazda will replace the headlight but required me to pay $200 toward i…”
2026-06-02 · Visibility/Wiper“the mechanical motor assembly inside the adaptive front-lighting headlamp unit has failed on my 2022 mazda cx-5. this mechanical malfunction severely compromises nighttime driving illumination, creating a direct road hazard by reducing forward visibility during essential evening commutes. an initial repair and parts request was submitted to mazda…”
2026-05-16 · Engine“timing chain cover ended up leaking oil everywhere. was told this was a known issue with mazda cx-5 and there was even a service bulletin out. …”
2026-05-07 · Exterior Lighting“my 2022 mazda cx-5 signature began producing a loud whirring/rattling noise from the driver-side front headlight assembly. after investigation, the noise was identified as coming from the internal cooling fan located inside the led headlight unit. the cooling fan, which is integrated into the bi-led headlamp assembly, appears to be failing prematur…”
2026-04-27 · Exterior Lighting · 37,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 mazda cx-5. the contact stated that while driving at nighttime at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the headlights. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with an unknown headlight fan bearing failure. the vehicle was not repaired because …”
2026-04-27 · Unknown Or Other“sunroof explosion while driving on the interstate and glass shards shot down on us. sounded like a gunshot by head and it exploded.…”
2026-04-20 · Exterior Lighting“both led headlights died within two months of each other on this relatively new vehicle. outside the three year warranty, but only 27,000 miles (well within the 36,000 warranty period). as it's outside of the three years, the warranty already expired regardless of mileage. one headlight was grinding (fan) while the other's low beam simply died. eac…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.