Vehicle
2020 MAZDA CX-5
Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Components
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Dates
Incident: 02/15/2026
Filed: 02/23/2026
Owner complaint summary
The Smart Brake Support system malfunctioned while driving. The vehicle began shaking and lost power, requiring excessive throttle to move. The car hesitates and may not accelerate normally, creating a dangerous situation in traffic. Warning lights appeared on the dashboard and the vehicle became unsafe to operate. The issue occurred shortly after purchase and was reproduced multiple times. The dealer inspected the vehicle but refused to provide a written diagnosis or repair timeline. The vehicle is unreliable and poses a risk of sudden loss of control or rear-end collision.
Official record ID (ODI): 11720015. This page is the human-readable source link used across afterwarranty. The raw JSON link proxies NHTSA's public API for machine verification; prefer this page when reading the complaint.