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

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 26 combined MPG · 4-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 25 combined MPG · 4-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2025 Mazda CX-5

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2026 Mazda CX-5

may cost less to fuel.

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

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2026 Mazda CX-5 2025 Mazda CX-5 Difference
Total recalls 0 0 Similar
Total complaints 6 20 CX-5 has 14 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 0 / 3 / 0 CX-5 has 6 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 66 185 CX-5 has 119 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 0 Similar
Warranty programs 0 14 CX-5 has 14 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 1 6 CX-5 has 5 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall None listed None listed None listed
Latest complaint May 29, 2026 May 21, 2026 CX-5 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Electrical System Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Electrical System Unknown Or Other
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Vehicle Speed Control
  • Visibility
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 26 combined MPG 25 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,300 $2,400 CX-5 about $100 less
Safety-rating records 2 1 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 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 electrical system and electrical system service brakes forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 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 vehicle speed control repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2026 Mazda CX-5

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Electrical System Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Electrical System Unknown Or Other: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

2025 Mazda CX-5

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Vehicle Speed Control: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Visibility: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors

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