Research · 14 model years
Mazda CX-5Every model year, 2013–2026
Across the 14 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns and 2,244 owner complaints for the Mazda CX-5. The 2016 model year has the most complaints (512).
Mazda CX-5 years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 17 | 1 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 5 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 47 | 4 | 5 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 67 | 8 | 5 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 65 | 5 | 5 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 148 | 10 | 5 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 110 | 10 | 5 of 5 | 26 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 273 | 7 | 5 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 122 | 1 | 4 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 150 | 5 | 4 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2016 | 5 | 512 | 31 | 4 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 133 | 11 | 5 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 377 | 7 | 5 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 194 | 6 | 4 of 5 | 28 |
- 20260 recalls · 17 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20250 recalls · 29 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20240 recalls · 47 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20230 recalls · 67 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20220 recalls · 65 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20210 recalls · 148 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20200 recalls · 110 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20192 recalls · 273 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20183 recalls · 122 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20171 recall · 150 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20165 recalls · 512 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20154 recalls · 133 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20144 recalls · 377 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20131 recall · 194 complaints · 28 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 194 |
| 2014 | 377 |
| 2015 | 133 |
| 2016 | 512 |
| 2017 | 150 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 273 |
| 2020 | 110 |
| 2021 | 148 |
| 2022 | 65 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026