Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (29.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 44 · 29.7% | not available | — |
| Engine | 15 · 10.1% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 14 · 9.5% | not available | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 · 8.8% | not available | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 · 8.1% | not available | — |
| Structure:body | 11 · 7.4% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 148 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 17V744000 · 2017 · reported 11/21/2017
Contact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“Twice now, my 2017 Mazda CX-5 stalled on the highway with a check engine light popping up--both times was driving around 60-70mph for a couple…”NHTSA complaint 11619748 — filed 10/14/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“There is a known issue of "Ghost Touching" on the infotainment system on 2017-2020 Mazda's. The ghost touching causes the infotainment center to randomly self-select…”NHTSA complaint 11615488 — filed 09/19/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“This car has an issue with 'ghost touches' on the infotainment screen. We had it replaced under warranty in January 2020, and the same issue…”NHTSA complaint 11614199 — filed 09/12/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 44 of 148 NHTSA complaints (29.7%), followed by unspecified/other issues (35), engine (15), service brakes (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
148 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 17V744000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
