Most common 2025 Mazda CX-5 problems
Share of the 28 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mazda CX-5 complaints by model year
Best CX-5 years: 2015, 2020, 2017. Years to avoid: 2016, 2014, 2018. Compare all years →
What 2025 Mazda CX-5 owners say
Brakes
The contact owns a 2025 . The contact was in a parking lot of a shopping center, put the car in gear and the steering wheel became inoperable , vehicle would not stop while depressing the brakes. Four additional vehicles were damaged from the impact with one vehicle deemed a total loss. The right front end was impacted including the hood and the right wheel. No additional property damage. The vehicle came to a stop in the parking lot from impacting the vehicles. Both front driver and passenger side air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was deemed as a total loss by the insurance company. The contact sustained injuries left broken clavicle, left arm, left and right knees received lacerations and lacerations and 3 broken ribs on the left side and hematoma and received medical treatment at the emergency room intensive care. …
I pulled the car into garage, and realized it's not inside enough. So I moved the car forward, but forgot to place the shift to P position. With the shift in D position, I shut off the engine, opened the door, ready to get out. I did not notice the car was moving backward, until the open door hit the garage frame. I file a claim with my insurance, had the front door replaced in a local body shop. I confirmed that in D position, with engine shut off, the car can move freely in my drive way. I did have this issue in my other two cars, I occasionally forgot put the shift from D position to P position, but the car did not move. This issue - a car can move freely without driver's awareness - is a serious and dangerous issue. If this happens in the street, a serious crash can occur. …
Engine & cooling
The vehicle exhibits a repeatable low-speed driveline-related problem consisting of pronounced clicking or clunking from the driver-front area, fore-and-aft jerking, and harsh engagement during deceleration and light on/off-throttle transitions, particularly around 15-17 mph; the behavior can become significantly worse over rough or uneven terrain. The exact failed component or system has not yet been identified. The vehicle is still essentially new, with fewer than 5,000 miles, and has not yet reached its first scheduled service interval, so it has not yet been formally inspected for this condition. No warning lamp or diagnostic message has appeared. …
The vehicle exhibits unintended acceleration behavior when the brake pedal is applied. Instead of slowing down, the engine revs and the vehicle does not decelerate as expected. On March 16, 2026, while merging onto a highway and applying the brakes, the engine suddenly revved to approximately 3,500 RPMs while the vehicle failed to slow down. There have been previous issues with the vehicle not slowing when breaks are being applied, nut this is the first instance when it was noticed that the RPMs increased while breaking. This issue has also been reported to the dealership, with service documentation noting that when applying the brakes, the engine revs and the vehicle does not slow or accelerate properly. This creates a dangerous condition where braking input does not result in expected deceleration and may instead cause acceleration-related behavior. The issue has not been resolved. …
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the passenger's side-view mirror blind spot detection system sensor was detecting vehicles intermittently. The contact stated that the passenger's side-view mirror blind spot detection system sensor detected vehicles 3 or 4 times in a row, but then a truck drove by undetected. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer several times. The dealer was able to replicate the failure, but the dealer was unable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,200.
Critical Malfunction- causing parking brake malfunction, anti lock brake system malfunction, Dynamic stability control malfunction, Disabled blind spot monitoring, Keyless entry system malfunction, Front brake / and obstruction warning disabled, Keyless entry system malfunction, Air Bag system and seat belt pre-tensioner system malfunction. Vehicle not starting./dead. Sat at dealership service where purchased for 6 days saying they could not test bc they did not have a battery tester- Magically when I complained they found one- and say everything checks out ok. Vehicle is not safe!!!! If this malfunction happened while driving I could have been killed. The dealership refuses to anything g but say it's OK- and it's not a lemon. I cannot put my life at risk and they will not guarantee it will not happen again- or say why it happened- other than check g the battery.
2025 Mazda CX-5 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 26 / 30 / 28 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 22 / 27 / 24 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Mazda CX-5 a good car?
Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 CX-5 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the CX-5 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mazda CX-5?
The brakes — 11 complaints, 39% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (7) and electrical system (6).
How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda CX-5 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Mazda CX-5. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mazda CX-5?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015, 2020 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2016, 2014 and 2018. See the full Mazda CX-5 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2025 Mazda CX-5 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 4,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.