Engine
NHTSA campaign 19V497000 · 2019 · reported 06/27/2019
An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2019 Mazda CX-5 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
260Complaints
2Recalls
7Crashes
2Fires
5Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (48.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 3.8× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 125 · 48.1% | Recalled | Recall 19V497000 |
| Electrical System | 44 · 16.9% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 29 · 11.2% | not available | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 · 5.8% | Recalled | Recall 21V875000 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 15 · 5.8% | not available | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 · 4.2% | 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.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 260 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.
Recalls — 2 campaigns
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 21V875000 · 2021 · reported 11/12/2021
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, 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.
What owners report
“My engine started smoking while I was driving fast got out of car oil leaking everywhere there was a crack in the cylinder head, another…”NHTSA complaint 11567484 — filed 01/24/2024 · ENGINE
“OIL COMING THROUGH CYLINDER HEAD ABOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD DUE TO BEING POROUS, CAR LEAKING OIL AND NEED TO PUT MORE OIL IN EVERY OTHER DAY…”NHTSA complaint 11562650 — filed 12/29/2023 · ENGINE
“The 2019 CX-5 has approximately 31086 miles. It was discovered that the cylinder head is cracked and causing the car to leak oil.”NHTSA complaint 11560422 — filed 12/16/2023 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda CX-5?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 125 of 260 NHTSA complaints (48.1%), followed by unspecified/other issues (48), electrical system (44), power train (29). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2019 Mazda CX-5 have?
260 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2019 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V497000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 Mazda CX-5's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
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.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
