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2020 Mazda CX-5 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Mazda CX-5

Electrical
27
Other
26
Engine
10
Powertrain
8
Brakes
8
Structure
6
Airbags
4
Speed Control
4

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 20, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe contact owns a 2020 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while the cruise control was activated a...
Jul 24, 2025ENGINEI noticed an oil leak. I had it diagnosed and its a crack in the cylinder head, right above the exha...
Jun 23, 2025ENGINEEngine developed multiple oil leaks from oil seal and timing cover. The leaks could result in engin...
Aug 26, 2024ENGINELow oil light came on at 52,764 miles, 300 miles before the next oil change on the manufacturer-reco...
Feb 26, 2023ENGINEThe engine of this vehicle has been leaking from different areas consistently. The first leak was th...
Jan 30, 2023ENGINEFaulty engine coolant thermostat causing cooler than normal range engine. Engine light code P0126
Oct 1, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2020 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed stop...
Apr 24, 2022ENGINEAt mileage of 24,993 and on April 24, 2022 my oil light came on, creating a very unsafe situation fo...
Oct 4, 2021ENGINECurrently own a 2020 Mazda CX 5 Touring, after coming from work I parked in my driveway and proceede...
Aug 1, 2021ENGINEFor some reason this vehicle will make a whoop sound after driving it for a little then idle, either...

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