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2020 Mazda CX-5 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2020 Mazda CX-5
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component107
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 30 | 28 |
| Unknown or other | 25 | 23 |
| Engine | 17 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 13 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 11 |
| Power train | 8 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 6 |
| Structure | 6 | 6 |
| Air bags | 5 | 5 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 4 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 4 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 |
6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Vehicle speed control
“When coasting into a parking space the car suddenly accelerated. At a high rate of speed, the car jumped the curb and planting area of median separating the parking area.”
- Unknown or other
“I purchased a brand new Mazda CX5 in 2020 that now has 46,000 miles on it. It is experiencing the known “ghost touch” issue in which the entertainment system and screen displayed in the center of the dashboard turns…”
- Engine
“Cylinder Head has failed at 53,000 miles. Mazda has a technical service bulletin acknowledging that this is a common occurrence with this part.”
Other Mazda CX-5 model years
- 20240 recalls45 complaints
- 20230 recalls64 complaints
- 20220 recalls65 complaints
- 20210 recalls148 complaints
- 20200 recalls107 complaints
- 20192 recalls270 complaints
- 20183 recalls351 complaints
- 20171 recall150 complaints
- 20164 recalls510 complaints
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- 2012 CX-74 recalls39 complaints
- 2011 RX-83 recalls4 complaints
- 2006 MPV2 recalls12 complaints
- 2009 B-Series5 recalls4 complaints
- 2024 CX-9011 recalls455 complaints
- 2015 Mazda51 recall9 complaints
2020 Mazda CX-5 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Mazda CX-5 have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2020 Mazda CX-5. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Mazda CX-5?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 30 complaints out of 107 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Mazda CX-5?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.
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