2015 Mazda CX-5 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,117miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Mazda CX-5, 4% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,117 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving on a highway at approximately 50 MPH. I was hit in the right side back of the vehicle. This caused that the vehicle veered to the left hitting the central metal barrier of the road in the front left side. The vehicle made a 360 degrees turn and hit the barrier again, this time with the right front side. Finally, the vehicle came to a stop in the center lane (this is a three lane highway). According to the insurance company this vehicle is a total loss. Now comes the worst part. Of the four airbags, two in the front, two side curtains, only the right curtain activated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10873264, filed 2016-06, 23,117 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Mazda CX-5. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v644000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10947734, filed 2017-01“The contact owned a 2015 Mazda cx5. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still at a stop sign, when she started to move forward when another vehicle impacted the front driver side. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated no one injured or in need to seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable and considered totaled. The vehicle was towed to impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11306994, filed 2020-02Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 5 | 5% |
| 2019 | 7 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 19 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 Mazda CX-5
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Mazda CX-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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