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2024 Mazda

CX-5 4WD

Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI

Mazda CX-5: best and worst years
2024 Mazda CX-5 4WD (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2025 model year); you're viewing the 2024.

2025 photoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.051 hp/lb
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
7/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
44 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
2

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Heated seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Heated steering wheelUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Leather seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Memory seatUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Ventilated seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only

Audio

  • Bose audioUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Premium audio (any brand)Unconfirmed
    Package only

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Head-up displayUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Parking sensorsUnconfirmed
    Package only

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of i-ActivSense.
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitorUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation systemUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Power liftgateUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote startUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Wireless phone chargingUnconfirmed
    Package only

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlightsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Roof railsUnconfirmed
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER15%
  • ENGINE10%
  • SERVICE BRAKES10%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE9%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 68 total.

Mazda CX-5: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

193 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jun 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSA-033-26

    This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted below in Red. SA-029/25 10/16/25 and 06/02/25 DESCRIPTION This service information provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the batteries periodically according to the repair procedure. REPAIR PROCEDUR

  • May 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSA-034-26

    This service alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-047/25 10/07/25 DESCRIPTION When the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) replacement is necessary due to a failure, use MDARS to activate the new TCU after replacement. Use the information in this service alert to initialize the new TCU until the procedure on MGSS is updated. CAUTION: DO NOT swap TCU with another vehicle as the TCU is VIN locked after activation. A TCU swap with anoth

  • May 1, 2026POWER TRAIN01-003-26a

    This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 01-003/26 01/30/26 Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light ON with DTC P20F8:00 stored. P20F8:00 - Swirl control circuit range/performance problem. In these cases, increasing temperature levels of the Swirl Control Valve (SCV) motor due to excessive actuation leads to duty limitation, causing poor opening􀀀angle response and resulting in a stuck judgment. To eliminate this concern,

  • Apr 30, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYSA-031-26

    DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged VIN plate or vehicle certification label. To obtain a replacement VIN plate (bulkhead-mounted and visible through the lower-left area of the windshield), contact DAG (Dealer Assistance Group) using VIN Plate Request Form available on One Mazda. To obtain a replacement vehicle certification label (located on the B􀀀pillar or front door), contact your assigned DSM (District Service Manager) to place the order. If DSM contact informa

  • Apr 21, 2026ENGINESA-029-26

    This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services ar

  • Apr 16, 2026ENGINESA-026-26

    This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. MT-002/19 09/30/19 and 12/19/19 DESCRIPTION If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the intake manifold internally before installing a replacement engine assembly. If the intake manifold is not cleaned properly, the replacement engine may fail prematurely. Metallic debris from the old engine (with catastrophic internal mechanical failure)

  • Apr 15, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSA-027-26

    This SA supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted below in Red. SA-007/25 10/22/25, 06/02/25 and 02/03/25 DESCRIPTION The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code. NOTE: A Warranty Code is required for warranty

  • Apr 11, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSA-023-26

    This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. MT-003/22 03/02/22 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about a tapping or knocking noise coming from the rear seat after fuel fill. The concern will likely occur if the fuel tank is overfilled (more fuel is added after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically) or filled up normally in high ambient temperatures and the fuel expands. No repair is needed. Explain to the customer not

  • and 185 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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.