2020 MAZDA CX-5 Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings Issues in the 2020 MAZDA CX-5
5 forward collision avoidance warnings complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 MAZDA CX-5. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings Complaints
While driving my vehicle the systems sensors are affected by nearby drivers which cause the car to stall in the middle of traffic going between 40 and 75 miles per hour.
Forward Smart city brake support malfunction Camera Sensors Screen Ghost
My car has started braking when objects arnt there almost causing a crash Mazda denies this
During snowfall, the front camera becomes obstructed, leading to a malfunction in the smart brake system. When this occurs, an alert appears indicating a “Smart Brake Failure,” accompanied by an audible warning and the illumination of the check engine light. The vehicle then exhibits unpredictable behavior, including unintended braking and sudden acceleration, creating a hazardous driving situation. The only temporary resolution is to restart the vehicle; however, the check engine light remains on for several days before eventually turning off. This issue occurred while I was driving on the highway on February 19, 2025, posing a significant safety risk. This is not the first time the car has done this.
Forward Braking Safety Sensor Was on transmission after braking check engine light . Was driving car from work it lost all power . And those warning ⚠️ light indicators where on . Car wouldn't go over 15mph . Took vehicle to mazda and dropped it off as my husband requested information do so . Mazda called say diagnostic saying it needed plugs ,coil packs serpentine belt and adjuster pulleys replacement. I called my husband he's a mechanical engineer he said no way it needs a tune up that early. He requested information go get the car as he flew home from working outta town. We took it to scooter's place certified mechanic in Indian Head md . Scooter's place diagnostic scan said completely the opposite. Say it was the cars brain aka cpu send false signals causing misfire to all components of vehicle . He change one spark plug and...
Other 2020 MAZDA CX-5 Problem Areas
Electrical System
25 complaints
Unknown Or Other
22 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Service Brakes
11 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
7 complaints
Power Train
7 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadasblindspotwarningchime
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitioncoil
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalinfotainmentvideo Touchscreenmonitorunit
1 complaint
Lane Departure Warning
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint