2022 Mazda CX-5 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Mazda CX-5, 9% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, 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.
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2022 Mazda CX-5. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 26,400. The contact stated that the dealer harassed her to buy the extended warranty. The contact stopped by the dealer and requested that they stop with the harassment. The contact stated that at the time of purchase, the dealer connected the service to the infotainment system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11686371, filed 2025-09, 46,000 miles“The vehicle unexpectedly caught fire and the results could have been catastrophic. Almost new car under warranty. All details are in the uploaded PDF letter and photos. I have contacted Mazda and they claim they do not investigate, only insurance company will investigate. My insurance company will pay me for the total loss but does not plan to investigate. I think this is dangerous and unconscionable. Thank you for any help or guidance.”
NHTSA complaint #11560007, filed 2023-12“I have had a system malfunction, that has caused a dead battery in May 2022 and then again Aug 2022. The car was in park and I received a notification on the Mazda app about 5 hours after being in the car that stated Critical Vehicle Malfunction Alert. I had to have my car towed and serviced at a Mazda dealer but they found no issue with the battery. This happened again in August. According to the Mazda C-X5 Manual, like all modern cars, even if something was left on (light on, door open, ACC on) it should automatically turn off after 25 minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #11479596, filed 2022-08“On July 22, my sister and I were traveling on I-95 going south. We stopped at the Maryland House near Aberdeen, MD. I was looking for a parking place and was driving very slowly. I slowed further to turn into a place on the right, near the south end of the parking lot and was attempting to put the car in park when the car accelerated abruptly, lurched forward, crossed over the concrete curb at the end of the parking space, and was heading right for I-95 which was straight ahead. I had never taken my foot off the brake. I tried to brake harder but that did not stop the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11475980, filed 2022-07“While driving down highway the car suddenly will stop accelerating. Once this occurs the check engine light will turn on and shortly after the battery light will turn on. The car will not move and the AC will then stop working. The first time the car was brought to dealership (under warranty). They had to replace battery, fuel pump and fuel level indicator. They stated the fuel pump was broken as was the fuel level indicator. They were able to reproduce the problem prior to fixing it the first time. Less than a month after the car was repaired the exact same issue happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #11669063, filed 2025-06Related service bulletins
- 11037900Sep 17, 2026Mazda Connected Services - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are noted in Red text.
- 11037899Sep 11, 2026DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS…
- 11037634Sep 10, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 08/18/26 and 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may…
- 11037018Sep 4, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain…
- 11037019Aug 19, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-039/26 06/15/26 Mazda Connect Symptom Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION…
- 11037011Aug 19, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-006/23 01/23/23 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about…
- 11036698Aug 12, 2026DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit a condition in which a warning buzzer (error sound) is heard, and the power liftgate (PLG) does not open or close automatically. When these…
- 11034448Jul 1, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-017/25 12/16/25, 09/08/25, 07/14/25, 05/15/25 and 03/21/25 DESCRIPTION…
- 11034447Jun 19, 2026This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-061/25 12/17/25 DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g…
- 11034439Jun 17, 2026This SA supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted below in Red. SA-027/26 04/16/26 DESCRIPTION The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 29% |
| 2025 | 6 | 21% |
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 9 | 13% |
| 2022 | 6 | 9% |
| 2021 | 12 | 8% |
| 2020 | 31 | 29% |
| 2019 | 46 | 17% |
| 2018 | 29 | 8% |
| 2017 | 44 | 29% |
| 2016 | 71 | 14% |
| 2015 | 8 | 6% |
| 2014 | 132 | 35% |
| 2013 | 58 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2022 Mazda CX-5
23 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Mazda CX-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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