2022 Mazda CX-5 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2022 Mazda CX-5, 6% of the 65 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Was driving down a road at around 40 MPH and a vehicle ran the light and took a turn in front of me. I applied brakes but car didn't try to apply them harder from the start and no warnings ever came up. Wasn't able to avoid collision and airbags deployed (only steering wheel airbag)”
NHTSA complaint #11581390, filed 2024-04“I was driving in slow moving traffic with vehicles ahead and behind. The vehicle ahead of me slowed, so I applied brakes and began to slow as well. While I was on the brakes slowing at a normal rate with plenty of distance to the vehicle ahead, my vehicle unexpectedly activated automatic emergency braking. It abruptly applied full brakes and came to a complete stop, even though traffic ahead was still rolling. There was zero chance of collision, with ample following distance, minimal speed differential, and brakes already applied. …”
NHTSA complaint #11472866, filed 2022-07“The contact owns a 2022 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system erroneously activated, and the vehicle came to a complete stop in the middle of a busy intersection. The contact stated that there were no other vehicles or object nearby. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11627600, filed 2024-11Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 18% |
| 2025 | 6 | 21% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 | 4 | 6% |
| 2021 | 11 | 7% |
| 2020 | 12 | 11% |
| 2019 | 16 | 6% |
| 2018 | 13 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2022 Mazda CX-5
23 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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