2020 Mazda CX-5 Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 107 owner complaints for the 2020 Mazda CX-5. The EPA rates it 24 to 28 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
107
Crashes / fires reported
10 / 0
EPA combined
24–28 MPG

2020 Mazda CX-5 recalls

NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2020 Mazda CX-5 as of Oct 26, 2026.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2020 Mazda CX-5 problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Electrical System30
  • Unknown or Other25
  • Engine17
  • Service Brakes14
  • Forward Collision Avoidance12
  • Power Train8
  • Vehicle Speed Control6
  • Structure6

2020 Mazda CX-5 gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
CX-5 2WD2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6)253128$2,300
CX-5 4WD2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6)243026$2,450
CX-5 4WD2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6)222724$2,700

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2020 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2020 Mazda CX-5 as of Oct 26, 2026.

What are the most common 2020 Mazda CX-5 problems?

Owners filed 107 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are electrical system (30), unknown or other (25), engine (17).

What gas mileage does the 2020 Mazda CX-5 get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Mazda CX-5 at 24 to 28 MPG combined (best version: 25 city / 31 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.