Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2021 Mazda CX-5

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: CX-5 has more complaint activity and CX-5 has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2021 Mazda CX-5 2020 Mazda CX-5 Difference
Total recalls 0 0 Similar
Total complaints 136 102 CX-5 has 34 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 8 / 0 / 5 / 0 9 / 0 / 6 / 0 CX-5 has 2 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 484 444 CX-5 has 40 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 0 Similar
Warranty programs 29 28 CX-5 has 1 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall None listed None listed None listed
Latest complaint May 30, 2026 Apr 16, 2026 CX-5 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Power Train Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Engine
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 28 combined MPG 28 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,150 $2,150 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2021 Mazda CX-5

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2020 Mazda CX-5

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2021 Mazda CX-5

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Power Train Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

2020 Mazda CX-5

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show