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CX-5 years to avoid—and the years we refuse to over-rank

This answer is generated only from the published Second generation (KF) guide. It names applicable issues, configuration caveats, remedies, exposure eligibility, and the claim receipts behind every year conclusion.

Year-by-year answer

2019
Buy with conditions

Proceed only after the named candidate-verification and record checks pass.

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Applicable issues

  • Engine safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 4 reviewed 2019 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2019; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2019 authority →
2017
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

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Applicable issues

  • Trailer Hitches safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 2 reviewed 2017 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2017; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2017 authority →
2018
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

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Applicable issues

  • Air Bags:Side/Window safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 4 reviewed 2018 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2018; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2018 authority →
2022
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

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Applicable issues

  • 01-006-21-3779b: Battery Maintenance: This Service Bulletin Provides Testing And Charging Procedures In Order To Promote Proper Battery Maintenance, To Deli safety campaign (moderate; mitigation only) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: Only one reviewed 2022 configuration is present: 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular · CX-5 4WD.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2022; normalized year comparison is refused. Exposure is model-year-wide, not a denominator for the resolved configuration.

Open 2022 authority →
2020
Buy

Evidence supports proceeding with a normal independent inspection.

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Applicable issues

  • Sa-042-19: Customers Having Mazda Connect Concerns Should Have Their Vehicle Repaired Using The Following Repair Procedure. Note: Before Proceeding: Co safety campaign (moderate; mitigation only) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 2 reviewed 2020 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2020; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2020 authority →
2021
Buy

Evidence supports proceeding with a normal independent inspection.

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Applicable issues

  • Sa266: Mazda Mobile Start (Mms) Cannot Communicate With Vehicle safety campaign (moderate; mitigation only) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 2 reviewed 2021 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2021; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2021 authority →

What you trade between adjacent years

Dossier receipts

clm_mazda-cx-5-2017-recall-recall-17v744000-obs-69322017 Mazda CX-5Evidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness to contact the muffler. 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. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the trailer hitch harness away from the muffler, replacing the harness if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1617K.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
clm_mazda-cx-5-2018-recall-recall-18v426000-obs-69612018 Mazda CX-5Evidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2718F.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
clm_mazda-cx-5-2019-recall-recall-19v497000-obs-69962019 Mazda CX-5Evidence: Medium confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall. An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
clm_mazda-cx-5-2020-tsb-nhtsa-mc-10165677-sa-042-19-2020-obs-201562020 Mazda CX-5Evidence: Medium confidence

The official record identifies a condition that deserves candidate-specific inspection and record verification.

“Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure. NOTE: Before proceeding: Confirm that the Connectivity Master Unit (CMU) is updated to the latest software version. Go to MGSS - Infotainment - MAZDA CONNECT Updates, Confirm that the customers device is updated to the latest software version. Apple Carplay/Android Auto FAQ, go to SA-001/19.”
NHTSAtsbSep 2019Open source record
clm_mazda-cx-5-2021-tsb-nhtsa-mc-10186263-sa266-2021-obs-224652021 Mazda CX-5Evidence: Medium confidence

The official record identifies a condition that deserves candidate-specific inspection and record verification.

“MAZDA Mobile start (MMS) cannot communicate with vehicle ”
NHTSAtsbDec 2016Open source record
clm_mazda-cx-5-2022-tsb-nhtsa-mc-10205994-01-006-21-3779b-2022-obs-443202022 Mazda CX-5Evidence: Limited confidence

The official record identifies a condition that deserves candidate-specific inspection and record verification.

“Battery Maintenance: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.”
NHTSAtsbDec 2021Open source record

Publication contract

Evidence: Limited confidence

Release rel_v4_cohort_20260726 · methodology m1-v4-authority-cohort. Raw complaint totals never choose an avoid year.