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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2026 Mazda CX-5.
Owner complaints (17)
Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Mazda CX-5 (1 crashes reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 133).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 8 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Back over prevention | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Mazda CX-5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MAZDA CX-50 SUV HEV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 MAZDA CX-50 SUV N/A AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 MAZDA CX-5 SUV ICE AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Mazda CX-5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| CX-50 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| CX-50 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 39 | 37 | 38 | $1,750 |
| CX-50 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.