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Mazda CX-5

Mazda's best-seller, proof that a family SUV can still feel alive. Full SKYACTIV engine range including a torque-rich turbo diesel.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Mazda CX-5 is a suv featuring powertrains delivering from 165 to 194 horsepower, achieving up to 39 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with FWD and AWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and 1 active NHTSA safety recall campaign.

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Mazda CX-5 SUV2017 Spec

Years

2012 - present

Power

165 - 194 hp

Best MPG

39 MPG

NHTSA

5★ overall

2017 Recalls

1 campaign

Complaints

150 filed

01At a glance

Mazda CX-5 by the numbers

Topic	Mazda CX-5	Detail
Power range	165 - 194 hp	5 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy	27 - 39 MPG	Combined cycle, best trim
Safety rating	5★ overall (2025)	Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Recalls (2017)	1	Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2017)	150	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN
Fuel types	Petrol, Diesel	FWD, AWD drivetrains
Generations indexed	2	Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)	4550 x 1840 x 1675 mm	L x W x H, 2700 mm wheelbase

02Crash protection

Mazda CX-5 NHTSA safety ratings

Year	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
2025	5★	5★	5★	4★
2024	5★	5★	5★	4★
2023	5★	5★	5★	4★
2022	5★	5★	5★	4★
2022	5★	5★	5★	4★
2021	5★	5★	5★	4★
2021	5★	5★	5★	4★
2020	5★	5★	5★	4★
2020	5★	5★	5★	4★

Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings

03Active safety

2017 Mazda CX-5 open recalls

TRAILER HITCHES

17V744000

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness to contact the muffler.

Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the trailer hitch harness away from the muffler, replacing the harness if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1617K.

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05Pick your year

Mazda CX-5 generations

KFIn production

CX-5 II

2017 – present

165–194 hpPetrol/Diesel

KEDiscontinued

CX-5 I

2012 – 2017

165–175 hpPetrol/Diesel

05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Mazda CX-5 generations

Specification	CX-5 II2017 – present (KF)	CX-5 I2012 – 2017 (KE)
Power Output	165 – 194 hp	165 – 175 hp
EPA Fuel Economy	Up to 38 MPG combined	Up to 39 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h	8.6s	8.8s
Exterior Dimensions	4550 × 1840 × 1675 mm	4540 × 1840 × 1670 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm	2700 mm
Powertrains Verified	3 trims	2 trims
Full Specs	View spec sheet	View spec sheet

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06Answers

Mazda CX-5: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Mazda CX-5 have?

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 has 1 open NHTSA recall campaign. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Mazda CX-5 get?

Across verified powertrains, the CX-5 achieves 27 to 39 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Mazda CX-5 have?

Power ranges from 165 hp to 194 hp across 5 verified powertrains, spanning Petrol, Diesel fuel types.

Is the Mazda CX-5 safe?

The 2025 CX-5 earned a perfect 5-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4). It has earned 5 stars in 9 tested model years.

What are common Mazda CX-5 problems?

NHTSA has 150 owner complaints on file for the 2017 model year, most frequently involving ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN. 5 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Mazda CX-5 have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 2012 to the present.

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