Mazda

CX-5

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2013 to 2026

Includes CX-5 2WD and CX-5 4WD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2026. complaints: 15, below this model's typical 36; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1.

Worst year: 2016. complaints: 510, about 4.7x this model's typical 109; recalls: 4, about 4x this model's typical 1.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Mazda CX-5
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	TSBs	Top complaints
2013	3Gas	28	155	$2,200	1	194	748	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%, ENGINE 14%, POWER TRAIN 13%
complaints: 194, about 1.8x this model's typical 109 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 34 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	5Gas	27	184	$2,300	3	377	714	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 12%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 377, about 2.1x this model's typical 182 recalls: 3, about 3x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 Score: 2 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	5Gas	27	184	$2,300	3	133	547	STRUCTURE 16%, POWER TRAIN 11%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%
complaints: 133, below this model's typical 182 recalls: 3, about 3x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 37 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	3Gas	29	184	$2,150	4	510	631	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 26%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%, SERVICE BRAKES 11%
complaints: 510, about 4.7x this model's typical 109 recalls: 4, about 4x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 complaints reporting a fire: 10 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	2Gas	26.5	187	$2,350	1	149	545	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18%, ENGINE 8%
complaints: 149, about 2x this model's typical 73 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 36 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	4Diesel, Gas	28	178	$2,550	3	351	602	ENGINE 38%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%, POWER TRAIN 9%
complaints: 351, about 2.4x this model's typical 145 recalls: 3, about 3x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	6Diesel, Gas	27	187	$2,550	2	270	539	ENGINE 37%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%
complaints: 270, above this model's typical 218 recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 33 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	3Gas	26	187	$2,400	0	107	433	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%, ENGINE 11%
complaints: 107, below this model's typical 109 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 Score: 74 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	4Gas	25.5	187	$2,450	0	148	476	ENGINE 40%, POWER TRAIN 9%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9%
complaints: 148, above this model's typical 145 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 Score: 71 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Gas	25	no data	$2,500	0	64	333	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 27%, ENGINE 16%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 64, below this model's typical 73 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 76 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	2Gas	25	no data	$2,500	0	64	268	SERVICE BRAKES 12%, ENGINE 11%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11%
complaints: 64, below this model's typical 73 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 77 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	2Gas	24.5	no data	$2,550	0	44	193	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%, ENGINE 10%, SERVICE BRAKES 10%
complaints: 44, below this model's typical 73 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 79 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	3Gas	25	no data	$2,700	0	28	132	SERVICE BRAKES 17%, ENGINE 12%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 28, below this model's typical 109 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	1Gas	26	no data	$2,600	0	15	no data	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 30%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%, VISIBILITY/WIPER 13%
complaints: 15, below this model's typical 36 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 89 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2013: 28 to 2026: 26

Owner complaints2013: 194 to 2026: 15

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Mazda CX-5 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.