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vehicle
2024 / mazda / cx-5
known issues
8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints
44 on file (2023-11-08 → 2026-09-10)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
4 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Headlight assembly motor noise and failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING6 complaints2026-01 → 2026-06cx5-2024-headlight-motor-noise
11742330 Faulty headlights. One was replaced at 35,678 miles (passenger side) The other one is going bad (driver's side) (approximate mileage: 55,000) A dealer has confirmed the problem. Quoted 19223.93 for the replacement on 04/21/26. Manufacturer informed
11727169 headlight fan motor went out in both lights in under 3 years
11712669 I started hearing this noise on my car, it was distracting and found it that it only happens when my headlight is turned on
Seat structural failure and loosenessSEATS3 complaints2024-06 → 2026-06cx5-2024-seat-structural-failure
11745775 Driver side seat rocks back and forth when braking and cornering. Feels loose
11699243 The contact owned a 2024 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was rear-ended. The front driver's side seat belt restraint did not function as intended
11595400 Since the day we purchased our new 2024 Mazda CX-5, two issues have become apparent. Firstly, there is a clicking noise emanating from the rear passenger seats behind the driver whenever the vehicle is in motion
Sunroof glass shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER2 complaints2024-12 → 2026-05cx5-2024-sunroof-glass-shatter
11738271 Sunroof glass failure that occurred on my 2024 Mazda CX-5. While driving to work on May 9th at 11:16 pm going 67 miles per hour on route XXX in [XXX] , I suddenly heard a very loud popping/explosive sound from above the vehicle
11632975 While driving on the road at the posted speed limit (55 mph), I heard a gunshot-like sound. There was no debris on the road and no drivers close ahead. After hearing the sound, I hear wind above me
Mirror and window fogging in wet weatherVISIBILITY/WIPER2 complaints2024-08 → 2024-11cx5-2024-mirror-window-fog
11624734 The side mirror defrosters are not operable. This is an extreme safety hazard to be able to see my surroundings while driving. This function should operate when the rear defroster is activated and is not working
11607472 when you are driving in rainy weather on a highway the side view mirrors and windows fog up and you can't see. Putting on the defroster doesn't help. You have to drive with the windows open
Brake system malfunction and warning lightsSERVICE BRAKES5 complaints2024-05 → 2026-06cx5-2024-brake-system-malfunction
11605788 Something malfunctioned with the brake system of the car. The car was in park and off. I exited the car, reached back into the car for an item, and shut the door. I then walked up the driveway and to the front door
11729735 The contact leased a 2024 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that the yellow electronic emergency brake light was displayed. The cruise control and rear brakes were inoperable. The brake pedal was pulsating while depressed. There was smoke coming from the front brakes
11591218 I had coplained about a long, soft brake pedal on 10 February 2024 to Hiley Fort Worth Motorcars and got a report on 13 February 2024 stated that after inspection, they could not duplicate my complaint, so they did a visual inspection and washed the car!!!!
Unintended acceleration and RPM surgeVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3 complaints2025-05 → 2026-05cx5-2024-unintended-acceleration
11681506 The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while his wife was entering the garage, at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated; the brake pedal was applied but failed to respond, and it crashed into the refrigerator
11658705 Straight to the point, I backed the vehicle up, pushed the brake peddle in and shifted into park
11739528 The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the check engine light illmiunated. The contact mention when depressing accelerator pedal, the RPM's get suck independently and the vehicle fails to respond as intended
Engine stalling and overheatingENGINE3 complaints2026-03 → 2026-05cx5-2024-engine-stall-overheat
11731945 While driving on the freeway, the car stopped having the ability to accelerate. The engine light came on, and I received a notification on the Mazda app stating there was an "engine malfunction." I took it to Mazda, and they told me nothing was wrong
11726252 Incident Description: On multiple occasions in January and February 2026, while operating a 2024 Mazda CX-5 in reverse on low-friction surfaces (snow/ice) with a slight incline, the vehicle suffered a total systemic failure
11739827 My car caught on fire on [CCC] and it's completely burned down, a total loss. Following is information about my car and some summary of what happened
Forward collision avoidance system malfunctionFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2 complaints2024-07 → 2025-05cx5-2024-fcw-auto-braking
11658933 Go down road, straight, less than 40, automatic braking system we off with no one in front of me or in lane next to me
11604254 The most recent incident: Driving 35 MPH on a 4 lane divided boulevard, vehicle 5-6 car lengths in front of me indicates intention to turn right. No traffic in lane to my left should I need to change lanes
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2024 Mazda CX-5 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2024/mazda/cx-5
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title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2024 Mazda CX-5},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2024/mazda/cx-5}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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