2012 Mazda CX-5: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
Few owner complaints for this year.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2012 Mazda CX-5
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2012 Mazda CX-5 recalls
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 Mazda CX-5.
2012 Mazda CX-5 safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
No warranty extensions listed.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
What owners complain about
1 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is few.
Throttle & speed control100%
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
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