Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Mazda CX-5 has 12 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | ENGINE | Cylinder Head has failed at 53,000 miles. Mazda has a technical service bulletin acknowledging that ... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2020 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while the cruise control was activated a... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | ENGINE | I noticed an oil leak. I had it diagnosed and its a crack in the cylinder head, right above the exha... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine developed multiple oil leaks from oil seal and timing cover. The leaks could result in engin... |
| Aug 26, 2024 | ENGINE | Low oil light came on at 52,764 miles, 300 miles before the next oil change on the manufacturer-reco... |
| Feb 26, 2023 | ENGINE | The engine of this vehicle has been leaking from different areas consistently. The first leak was th... |
| Feb 25, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car has signs of current recall in other Cx-5 Models. Hesitation with acceleration or driving at... |
| Jan 30, 2023 | ENGINE | Faulty engine coolant thermostat causing cooler than normal range engine. Engine light code P0126 |
| Oct 1, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed stop... |
| Apr 24, 2022 | ENGINE | At mileage of 24,993 and on April 24, 2022 my oil light came on, creating a very unsafe situation fo... |
| Oct 4, 2021 | ENGINE | Currently own a 2020 Mazda CX 5 Touring, after coming from work I parked in my driveway and proceede... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | ENGINE | For some reason this vehicle will make a whoop sound after driving it for a little then idle, either... |