Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) • 2.5l 4-cyl powertrain configurations • • NHTSA & EPA Certified Data
The 2020 Mazda CX-5 has 106 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database.
The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 15 reports (14% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 to 28 MPG combined.
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2WD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 25 MPG | 31 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 24 MPG | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 22 MPG | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 17.4% |
| SUV AWD | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 16.900000000000002% |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 Mazda CX-5 models.
Summary of 106 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2020 Mazda CX-5 problems & component breakdown (43 categories) →Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Mazda CX-5.
View all 2020 Mazda CX-5 recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2020 Mazda CX-5
AutoUtility's current federal dataset records zero official NHTSA safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Mazda CX-5.
Recall records can change as manufacturers and NHTSA publish or update campaign notices.
NHTSA records list 106 consumer defect complaints for the 2020 Mazda CX-5. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Other / Uncategorized, appearing in 15 filings (14% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2020 Mazda CX-5 earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2020 Mazda CX-5 range from 24 to 28 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
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