# 2026 MAZDA CX-5 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `2253821` · 2026-10-05 · Mazda Motor Corp.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MAZDA
- **Model:** CX-5
- **Year:** 2026
- **Manufacturer:** Mazda Motor Corp.
- **Component:** FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
## Narrative
I purchased the card week ago, and by Sunday (09/04) it had only about 100 miles on it.  I had just pulled out of my parking spot and came to a stop. I cannot say with certainty whether my foot was still on the brake at that exact moment, but I do know the vehicle was stopped.  I was trying to adjust the A/C. The Mazda salesperson had previously told me that the climate controls on the screen could be a little finicky. I pressed a button marked with a “+,” believing it was related to the A/C. Immediately afterward, the vehicle suddenly began moving forward very quickly from a stopped position.   The acceleration felt extremely fast—faster than I had ever experienced in the vehicle before. I remember seeing something green appear on the display in front of me, but because everything happened so quickly, I cannot accurately recall what my foot was doing at that moment. That is one of the main reasons I would like the vehicle’s event data/“black box” information reviewed.  I do remember activating the emergency/parking brake and swerving in an attempt to stop or avoid the other vehicles. The vehicle struck one car, continued moving, and then struck another before it ultimately came to a complete stop. In total, three other vehicles were involved in addition to mine.  I contacted Mazda and the dealership regarding obtaining the vehicle data, and I was told that I may need to have law enforcement obtain it through a subpoena.  The car was assessed and the cost is too great for rep
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