2019 Mazda CX-5 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

130Engine complaints

48.3%Of all 269 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE130 · 48.3%

Unspecified / other49 · 18.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM44 · 16.4%

POWER TRAIN31 · 11.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM16 · 5.9%

Share of the 269 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Mazda CX-5 overview page.

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

“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

“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

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Mazda CX-5 have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Mazda CX-5: 130 of 269 complaints on file (48.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Mazda CX-5 have in total?

269 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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 09/08/2026.