2020 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
62/100
#6 most-complained of 14 CX-5 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2020 Mazda CX-5 has 106 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 62 out of 100 — #6 highest of 14 CX-5 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (30 complaints, 28% of the total). Complaints report 9 crashes and 6 injuries.
- Complaints
- 106
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 9 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 24 city / 30 hwy
Top 2020 Mazda CX-5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System30 (28%)
- Other26 (25%)
- Engine22 (21%)
- Brakes14 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras14 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (8%)
- Structure & Body7 (7%)
- Airbags5 (5%)
- Fuel System4 (4%)
- Lane Departure4 (4%)
2020 Mazda CX-5 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2020 Mazda CX-5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other CX-5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Mazda CX-5 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 ranks #6 of 14 among CX-5 model years (Complaint Index 62/100, verdict: Caution). It has 106 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mazda CX-5?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (30 complaints), engine (22 complaints), and brakes (14 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 3,200 miles.
- Does the 2020 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2020 Mazda CX-5 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Mazda CX-5?
- EPA rates the 2020 Mazda CX-5 at 26 MPG combined (24 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.