Model year
2020 Mazda CX-5
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 107 complaints for the 2020 Mazda CX-5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (28), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (25), ENGINE (17). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 24–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$2,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 194 complaints
- 2014 377 complaints
- 2015 133 complaints
- 2016 511 complaints
- 2017 150 complaints
- 2018 351 complaints
- 2019 271 complaints
- 2020 107 complaints
- 2021 148 complaints
- 2022 65 complaints
- 2023 66 complaints
- 2024 45 complaints
- 2025 28 complaints
- 2026 16 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
107 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 0, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 31 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| CX-5 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| CX-5 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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