2026 Mazda CX-5 MPG
26 mpg combined across 1 EPA-rated version. Best: CX-5 4WD (4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 24 city / 30 hwy / 26 combined.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | A6 | 4WD | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
How it compares
- 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD: class average 25.7 mpg over 147 versions; best CX-5 +0.3 (#49).
- 2025: 28 mpg best (−2 for 2026).
Safety
15 owner complaints: Unknown Or Other 7, Electrical System 5, Visibility/Wiper 3, Forward Collision Avoidance 2. Crashes 1, fires 0.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 47% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 33% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 20% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% |
| Seats | 1 | 7% |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% |
Recent owner reports: Unknown Or Other
“I purchased the card week ago, and by Sunday (09/04) it had only about 100 miles on it. I had just pulled out of my parking spot and came to a stop. I cannot say with certainty whether my foot was still on the brake at that exact moment, but I do know the vehicle was stopped. I was trying to adjust the A/C.”
“While driving, a "telematics error" message displayed, a single red light on the SOS button turned on, and it started beeping loudly while driving. In this state the vehicle cannot automatically summon emergency help following a crash, and I cannot manually trigger an SOS call. We are scheduled to have this repaired on September 15th.”
“This is a new rebuild of this vehicle with the electronics now being within the screen. Initially had SOS and telematics issues which most of these cars are having. These seem to be fixed after two updates by Mazda. Have continuously been having issues with connectivity with their app and the ability to access my car through the app.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are listed for 2026.