How common are electrical problems on the 2020 Mazda CX-5?

NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 CX-5, which is 28% of the 106 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Mazda CX-5 electrical system?

No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for the Electrical System issue on the 2020 CX-5.

At what mileage do electrical issues typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among the reported Electrical System complaints for the 2020 CX-5 is 2,741 miles.

Did any electrical complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Among the 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 CX-5, NHTSA records 1 crash and 1 injury, and no fires.

How does the 2020 CX-5 compare to other model years for electrical complaints?

The 2020 CX-5's electrical complaints make up 28% of that year's total, lower than the 2016 CX-5's 44% share and the 2022 CX-5's 46% share, but higher than the 2021 CX-5's 9% share.

2020 Mazda CX-5 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Mazda CX-5, 28% of the 106 complaints filed for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 2,741 miles. There are no related recalls listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 30; 28% of 106
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 2,741 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report intermittent battery drain that leaves the vehicle unable to start or causes it to power off while parked or running.
Some describe dashboard lights flickering on and off while driving, sometimes tied to repeated battery replacements.
Several owners report the infotainment touchscreen acting on its own, adjusting navigation volume to maximum, switching radio stations, or dialing phone contacts without input, a pattern some call "ghost touch."
Blind spot monitoring has been reported to fail to alert the driver at highway speed, with the warning light and sound not activating.
A few owners note tail lights failing along with the clock and radio malfunctioning at the same time.
One owner reported the driver information screen restarting on its own repeatedly while phones were connected via USB.

When 2020 Mazda CX-5 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 3, 2020, latest Jun 10, 2026.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2020 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2020 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2020 Mazda CX-5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by CX-5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20120 (0%)
201358 (30%)
2014137 (36%)
201511 (8%)
2016226 (44%)
201745 (30%)
201834 (10%)
201949 (18%)
202030 (28%)
202113 (9%)
202229 (46%)
202317 (27%)
20247 (16%)
20255 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2020 Mazda CX-5?: NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 CX-5, which is 28% of the 106 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Mazda CX-5 electrical system?: No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for the Electrical System issue on the 2020 CX-5.
At what mileage do electrical issues typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among the reported Electrical System complaints for the 2020 CX-5 is 2,741 miles.
Did any electrical complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Among the 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 CX-5, NHTSA records 1 crash and 1 injury, and no fires.
How does the 2020 CX-5 compare to other model years for electrical complaints?: The 2020 CX-5's electrical complaints make up 28% of that year's total, lower than the 2016 CX-5's 44% share and the 2022 CX-5's 46% share, but higher than the 2021 CX-5's 9% share.