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The 2015 Mazda CX-5 is a small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicle covered by 5 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 133 owner complaints and 4 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 11 report a crash and 0 report a fire; 5 complaints report injuries totalling 7 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Structure, named in 27 complaints (20.3% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2015 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
NHTSA also rated other 2015 Mazda CX-5 variants: 2015 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD — 5★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) that include the 2015 Mazda CX-5. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 16V064000 — Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe and Cap 03/02/2016
Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Consequence: A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.
Campaign 16V644000 — Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate 06/09/2016
Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Consequence: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
Campaign 16E002000 — Visibility:windshield 19/01/2016
Summary: Pilkington North America, Inc. (Pilkington) is recalling certain replacement windshields, model FW04026 GTY, manufactured November 23, 2015, to December 16, 2015 for use in Mazda CX-5 vehicles that are equipped with the Smart City Brake Support system. The affected windshields have a bracket mounted on the inside to hold a laser sensor or LIDAR device for the Smart City Brake Support system. These brackets were improperly affixed with only tape instead of tape and urethane and therefore may loosen.
Consequence: If the bracket loosens or detaches from the windshield, the safety features of the Smart City Brake Support system may be disabled and therefore increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Pilkington will contact the wholesalers and retailers that purchased the windshields to try to identify the affected customers. The affected windshields will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may contact Pilkington at 1-844-278-7230.
Campaign 16V203000 — Steering 11/04/2016
Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
Consequence: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
Owner Complaints (133)
Owners have filed 133 complaints about the 2015 Mazda CX-5 with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 27 | 20.3% |
| Power Train | 19 | 14.3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 12.0% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 10.5% |
| Engine | 14 | 10.5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 9.0% |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 7.5% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 6.0% |
| Visibility | 7 | 5.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 3.8% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3.8% |
| Suspension | 5 | 3.8% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Structure, 27 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2017 with 30 filings. Owners filed 133 complaints in total across 12 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 11 and those involving a fire number 0; 5 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2015 Mazda CX-5 as a small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicle and published ratings for 5 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 26–29 MPG; the median configuration returns 25 city / 31 highway / 27 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2015 Mazda CX-5 have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 133 complaints for the 2015 Mazda CX-5 when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Structure with 27 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2015 Mazda CX-5?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) covering the 2015 Mazda CX-5 in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 16V064000 for Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe and Cap.
What is the 2015 Mazda CX-5's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2015 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2015 Mazda CX-5 get?
The EPA rated 5 configurations of the 2015 Mazda CX-5. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 29 MPG, with a median of 27 MPG (median city 25, median highway 31).