2025 Mazda CX-5 reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2025 Mazda CX-5 holds 27 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 14 per year. It is too early to rank against other CX-5 years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (9 of 27), then Engine (6) and Forward collision avoidance (6). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 4 that report an injury.
The 2024 CX-5 has 44 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2026 has 14 complaints, 14 per year.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Mazda CX-5. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (27 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The vehicle exhibits a repeatable low-speed driveline-related problem consisting of pronounced clicking or clunking from the driver-front area, fore-and-aft jerking, and harsh engagement during deceleration and light…"
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"The vehicle was brought to Mazda three times for the same brake-related concern. The issue occurred during braking and has not been resolved despite inspections and repair attempts.” If you’re listing each visit, do it…"
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"At about 6:50am July 7th 2026, I was getting in the exit lane of interstate 50 to exit. I merge into the lane and being applying my breaks since I was going about 55-60mph. However, my vehicle did not slow down. I began…"
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"I have a serious safety issue with my 2025 Mazda CX-5, purchased new in January 2026 from Island Mazda on [XXX]. A few days before the critical alert, I noticed the car stopping on its own before pressing the brake.…"
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"The automatic emergency braking system prematurely and overly-aggressively takes over when I have full control of the situation. When it takes control it locks up all four wheels, each time almost causing a rear-end…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2025 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| CX-5 four-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Four-wheel drive | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG | $2700 |
| CX-5 four-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Four-wheel drive | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG | $2600 |
| CX-5 four-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Four-wheel drive | 26 | 30 | 28 MPG | $2300 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Safety recall 19V-497 (Mazda 3719F) covers certain 2018-2019 CX-5 vehicles (and certain Mazda6 and 2019 Mazda3) whose powertrain control module software can stall the engine; dealers reprogram the PCM free of charge. Safety recall 21V-875 (Mazda 5321K) covers certain 2018-2019 CX-5 vehicles among other Mazda models whose low-pressure fuel-pump impeller may crack or deform and fail, which can stall the engine; dealers replace the fuel pumps. The published unit totals for both campaigns include other Mazda nameplates, not CX-5 alone. Safety recall 18V-426 (Mazda 2718F) covers a limited 2018 CX-5 build run whose side curtain air bags may not unfold properly in a side impact or rollover, failing FMVSS 226; dealers replace the curtain air bags.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2025 Mazda CX-5 holds 27 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 14 per year. It is too early to rank against other CX-5 years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2025 Mazda CX-5?
The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (9 of 27), then Engine (6) and Forward collision avoidance (6). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 4 that report an injury.
Is the 2025 Mazda CX-5 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2024 CX-5 has 44 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2026 has 14 complaints, 14 per year.
Has the 2025 Mazda CX-5 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2025 Mazda CX-5.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Mazda CX-5?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 2025 Mazda CX-5 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2025 Mazda CX-5 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Mazda CX-5 is 25.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What engine oil does a Mazda CX-5 use?
US CX-5 manuals specify SAE 0W-20 for SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines.
What generation is the 2018 Mazda CX-5?
2nd generation / KF (2017-on).
What tire sizes does a Mazda CX-5 use?
First-gen pages often list 225/65R17; second-gen trims also use 225/55R19 among other sizes.