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2026 Mazda CX-5: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 28 complaints about the 2026 Mazda CX-5 with NHTSA, and it has 0 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
28
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
0
on record
Fuel economy
26 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
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Other years of the Mazda CX-5
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (95/100) and the 2018 worst (27/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 77/100 |
| 2023 | 77/100 |
| 2022 | 86/100 |
| 2021 | 36/100 |
| 2020 | 85/100 |
| 2019 | 30/100 |
| 2018 | 27/100 |
| 2017 | 91/100 |
| 2016 | 66/100 |
| 2015 | 95/100 |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2026 Mazda CX-5 have?
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (6), driver-assist & stability (6), electrical system (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 Mazda CX-5 have?
None on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Mazda CX-5 get?
Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.
What are the best years of the Mazda CX-5?
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (95/100) and the 2018 worst (27/100).