2014 Mazda CX-5 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2014 Mazda CX-5, 1% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Latch on the driver-side, rear folding seat won't engage. I folded the seat-back forward to create more cargo room. Afterward, when I folded it upright the latch that is supposed to lock it in an upright position would not engage. I tried many times to have it latch and lock, but it would not do so and it just flopped forward. I went on-line and found that other CX-5 owners have had the same problem. This creates a safety issue for persons riding in the rear seat.”
NHTSA complaint #11090112, filed 2018-04, 45,000 miles“The driver's seat automatic front-to-back adjustment became abruptly non-functional on the left side, making it impossible to adjust the seat to achieve a safe driving position. This was noted while the car was parked. No accident had occurred and no debris was noted in the track. The dealer (nelson Mazda cool springs) noted that the bolts/nuts were completely broken. Defect seems similar to the defect described with Mazda, 2, 3 and 6 drivers seats recalled in 2017. Consumer stated I wanted to add additional information to my complaint. …”
NHTSA complaint #11268090, filed 2019-10, 63,000 miles“The motor on the driver seat is broken and allows only one side of the seat to move forward and the car doesn't fully turn off when placed in park because of a gear shift issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11102728, filed 2018-06, 39,000 miles“Driver side seat started getting hot while driving but switch was not on. Had to stop car and wait for seat to cool off. This has happened 2 times so far. Dealer said they could not find anything wrong with the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10781232, filed 2015-10, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10201774Sep 16, 2021Some vehicles (without power seats) may exhibit a driver seat that gradually moves down by itself. This concern may be caused when a load, which is applied to the seat during…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 3% |
| 2015 | 5 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 13 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mazda CX-5
132 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
80 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Mazda CX-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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