{"id":"2016_mazda_cx_5","make":"Mazda","make_slug":"mazda","model":"CX-5","model_slug":"cx-5","year":2016,"url":"/mazda/cx-5/2016/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":35988,"model":"CX-5 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Manual 6-spd","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":26,"hwy":34,"comb":29,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":306,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":7,"fuel_cost":2150,"save_spend":500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TKX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"},{"id":35989,"model":"CX-5 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":26,"hwy":33,"comb":29,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":310,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":7,"fuel_cost":2150,"save_spend":500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TKX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"},{"id":35993,"model":"CX-5 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":24,"hwy":29,"comb":26,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":340,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2400,"save_spend":-750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TKX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","segment":"Compact SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"20V063000","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS","mfr":"Mazda North American Operations","reported":"2020-02-06","owner_notified":"2020-03-20","units":36761,"summary":"Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles. The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.","consequence":"If the DRL fails, the vehicle's visibility may be reduced to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, and replace the sealing gasket or headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began March 20, 2020.  Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4.  Mazda's number for this recall is 4320A.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"4320A","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V644000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE","mfr":"Mazda North American Operations","reported":"2016-09-06","owner_notified":"2017-03-08","units":580455,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"9916H","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V203000","component":"STEERING","mfr":"Mazda North American Operations","reported":"2016-04-11","owner_notified":"2016-05-10","units":578,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"9316D","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V064000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP","mfr":"Mazda North American Operations","reported":"2016-02-03","owner_notified":"2016-02-25","units":268799,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"9216B","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":4,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":61,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":510,"crash":31,"fire":10,"injured":13,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Exterior Lighting",161],["Electrical System",71],["Service Brakes",66],["Unspecified",57],["Power Train",51],["Visibility/Wiper",42]],"by_year":{"2015":26,"2016":50,"2017":50,"2018":61,"2019":119,"2020":51,"2021":39,"2022":22,"2023":23,"2024":27,"2025":22,"2026":20},"excerpts":[["2022-01-18","Electrical System","This is a follow up to NHTSA complaint ID Number 11442992: After doing a fair amount of research the problem was deemed to be the Front Body Control Module. A new replacement was ordered (about $250). It took about 1-1/2 to 2 weeks for the module to be received and about an hour for its installation. So far the wipers \u2026"],["2022-01-11","Service Brakes","* The Emergency Brake Module failed and it is available for inspection upon request. * The system failed and randomly turned on the parking break while I was actively driving and paused to make a left of a highway exit ramp. The parking break remained on for ~40 mins while I caused a significant disturbance to the traf\u2026"],["2021-12-07","Visibility/Wiper","2016 Mazda CX-5 windshield wipers - Correctly operating windshield wipers have four modes: single wipe, intermittent wipe, slow continuous wipe, high speed continuous wipe. One morning (September, 2021) used the single wipe mode to clear overnight accumulated moisture (car parked outside) but wiper made five passes ins\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.169,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.174,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":29,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":29,"ncap":4,"complaints":510},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}