2019 Mazda CX-5 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,008miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2019 Mazda CX-5, 1% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,008 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.
“Vehicle display on dashboard, steering wheel, shift console, audio controls, seats adjustments are not illuminated. The letters and numbers are not lighted. Unable to know which buttons to push because printing is so small and many controls are grouped too close together. Mazda cx5 owner's manual is for all Mazda models. There is no indication as to what feature is included on my car. This car lacks lighted display and contains small letters/numerals whileparked, moving or driving in day or night; Mazda dealers in two different towns report unable to improve situation that's how it is .”
NHTSA complaint #11375629, filed 2020-11, 15 miles“The main display has failed and/or malfunctioned regularly. Lighting systems for vehicle navigation system has been impacted and HUD lighting and visibility have been impacted. My safety and the safety of my passengers have been put at risk because of distraction and vehicle navigation malfunctions. The component has not yet been inspected. There were no other problems prior to failure. The first incident of this occurred several months to a year ago. This has been a continuous issue. The date provided below is simply to indicate that this has been occurring for an extended period of time.”
NHTSA complaint #11611109, filed 2024-08“The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that the center display was malfunctioning. The contact stated that the rearview camera turned off inadvertently or failed to operate as intended while reversing the vehicle. The contact also stated that the screen display brightness would decrease independently. Additionally, the contact stated that the exterior lights would malfunction due to the failure. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the computer software was updated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11463844, filed 2022-05, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022725Aug 22, 2025Some customers may complain about any of the following: 1. Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code (OTP) during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle…
- 11010990Nov 5, 2024Some customers may complain that the headlights get foggy or have water spots inside. This concern may be caused by the anti-fog coating not preventing inner condensation under…
- 10246208Nov 27, 2023Some customers may complain that the headlights get foggy or have water spots inside. This concern may be caused by the anti-fog coating not preventing inner condensation under…
- 10235418Apr 12, 2023Some customers may complain of foggy rear combination lights (as shown below) after a car wash or heavy rain.
- 10233564Mar 7, 2023Some customers may hear noise from their headlamps. While some noise from the electric motor is normal, it may be louder in one headlamp than the other or both are significantly…
- 10232304Feb 9, 2023Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 11 | 16% |
| 2022 | 23 | 35% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 161 | 32% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2019 Mazda CX-5
132 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Mazda CX-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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