Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2023 Mazda CX-5

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2023 Mazda CX-5. The number one most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (two problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Mazda CX-5


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2023 Mazda CX-5

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

On October 16, 2025, while slowly pulling into a parking space, my vehicle experienced sudden and unintended acceleration without driver input. I did not depress the accelerator. Despite attempting to stop the vehicle, I was unable to do so.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Smart brake support (sbs) & forward obstruction warning system malfunctioned. Front radar sensor malfunctioned. Parking brake malfunctioned. I-activesense system malfunctioned.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

The vehicle continues to have safety features malfunctions with its sensors. The forward facing camera sensor and the blind spot monitoring sensor continues to malfunctions when driving in clear visibility with light to heavy traffic at random times during a day.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Mazda CX-5 model year vehicles:



CX-5 Service Bulletins