# Mazda CX-5 tire pressure light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 11 - **Most complaints:** 2016 (5) - **Related recalls:** 0 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 11 owner complaints about the tire pressure light on the Mazda CX-5 (2015-2026 models), most for the **2016** model year (5). No recall covers the parts behind this light, so a repair is usually at the owner's cost. Drive to a shop this week: You can drive carefully to the nearest air pump. ## Mazda CX-5 tire pressure light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the tire pressure light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 4 | 133 | 3% | | 2016 | 5 | 512 | 1% | | 2017 | 1 | 150 | 1% | | 2021 | 1 | 149 | 1% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Is there a recall for the Mazda CX-5 tire pressure light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. The Mazda CX-5 has 9 recalls for other parts in 2015-2026; see the [Mazda CX-5 page](/vehicles/mazda-cx-5) or check your VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). ## What Mazda CX-5 owners report - "Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound heard, and the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact noticed that there was a 2-inch long crack in the tread of..." -- owner of a 2021 Mazda CX-5, complaint filed 2026 - "A low tire pressure indicator light warning /beep came on the display panel. Soon after, while driving on a busy street, the driver's side front tire suddenly went completely flat all the way to the rim, causing a safety issue.There was no nail or other foreign object in the tire, just very worn out tread. With only..." -- owner of a 2017 Mazda CX-5, complaint filed 2023 - "40 mph on a state road, my tpms warning light went on. At first I thought it was a simple tire pressure issue, but then I began to smell burning. I stopped my car and saw smoke coming from my rear right (passenger side) wheel. I promptly brought the car to a 3rd party mechanic and they informed me the caliper..." -- owner of a 2016 Mazda CX-5, complaint filed 2020 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the tire pressure light means A steady tire pressure light means one or more tires is significantly underinflated, usually 25% or more below the pressure on the driver door sticker. Cold weather and slow leaks are the most common reasons. If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, the monitoring system itself has a fault, often a dead sensor battery. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Cold weather dropped the pressure** (most common) 2. **Slow leak or puncture** (common) 3. **Dead TPMS sensor battery** (common) 4. **Sensors not relearned after tire work** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](/warning-lights/tire-pressure). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Mazda CX-5 tire pressure light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. A repair is usually at the owner's cost unless the car is under warranty. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, since new recalls are added often. ### Which Mazda CX-5 years have the most tire pressure light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2017 CX-5 model years have the most complaints mentioning the tire pressure light, with 5 for 2016. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Mazda CX-5 with the tire pressure light on? Drive to a shop this week. You can drive carefully to the nearest air pump. If a tire looks visibly flat, the car pulls hard, or you hear flapping, stop and change to the spare or call for help, because driving on a very low tire can destroy it and cause a blowout. ### How do I check if my Mazda CX-5 has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mazda dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Mazda CX-5 warning lights - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/mazda-cx-5): 19 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/mazda-cx-5): 55 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/mazda-cx-5): 91 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/mazda-cx-5): 51 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/mazda-cx-5): 55 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/mazda-cx-5): 11 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/mazda-cx-5): 13 complaints ## Tire pressure (TPMS) light on other models - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-accord): 154 complaints - [Honda CR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-cr-v): 146 complaints - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-civic): 59 complaints - [Ford Escape](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/ford-escape): 36 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/ford-explorer): 23 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/hyundai-sonata): 23 complaints - [Chevrolet Equinox](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/chevrolet-equinox): 20 complaints - [Hyundai Elantra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/hyundai-elantra): 20 complaints - [Honda HR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-hr-v): 18 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/jeep-grand-cherokee): 18 complaints ## Mazda CX-5 - [Mazda CX-5 specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-cx-5) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/mazda-cx-5 Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.