NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Mazda CX-5 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 scores 93 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 23 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 achieves an overall 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's crash test ratings. This performance, coupled with a clean recall record and standard crash-avoidance technology, contributes to its NHTSA Safety Index of 93/100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The vehicle exhibits a strong safety profile.
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 93/100, based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 ranks 35 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 93 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 16.9% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 23 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 35 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Mazda CX-5?
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 holds its Safety Index at 93/100, matching the 2024 model year exactly and sustaining the Exceptional band for a second consecutive year. That stability is meaningful: the index holds because the underlying numbers are genuinely strong across all three pillars. Crash protection contributes 66 of a possible 70 points, driven by the five-star overall NHTSA rating and perfect five-star scores in both frontal and side disciplines. The four-star rollover result, paired with a 17 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic outcome, accounts for the modest gap from a perfect crash-protection score. Avoidance technology scores a full 10 out of 10, reflecting forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all standard on this model year. The defect record pillar lands at 17.25 out of 20, anchored by zero recall campaigns, which is the cleanest possible outcome for that component. The 23 filed complaints are the only friction point in an otherwise near-perfect safety picture, and those remain unverified allegations. For a one-year-old vehicle, the absence of any recall action is the headline safety fact for 2025.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Mazda CX-5 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 earned a top 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, an excellent result supported by 5-star scores in both frontal and side crash protection. Its rollover resistance, while still strong, stands as a relative outlier in crash-test performance, with a 17 percent calculated rollover risk and a "No Tip" outcome in the dynamic test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20108
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no components under active recall, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as campaigns can be added at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Mazda CX-5?
NHTSA has logged 23 unverified owner complaints for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Service Brakes with 7 reports, followed by Unknown Or Other at 6, and Electrical System, Engine, and Vehicle Speed Control each cited 5 times. These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
23 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Mazda CX-5?
The 2025 CX-5 carries no open recalls. While this indicates no outstanding safety campaigns for the model at present, consumers should consult the NHTSA recall database by specific VIN for the most current information, as recall campaigns can be initiated at any point after a vehicle's release.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2025 Mazda CX-5, the cleanest possible defect-record outcome and a key driver of its 17.25/20 defect-record pillar score.
- NHTSA awarded this model year five stars in both frontal and side crash tests, with the only sub-five result being a four-star rollover rating at a 17 percent risk level and a No Tip dynamic outcome.
- All three primary crash-avoidance technologies, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard on this model year, earning a perfect 10/10 avoidance-tech score.
- The 23 unverified NHTSA complaints include 7 alleged Service Brake concerns and 4 alleged Forward Collision Avoidance issues, categories worth monitoring for any future recall action on this model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Mazda CX-5 places
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Mazda CX-5 safety questions
Was the 2025 Mazda CX-5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Mazda CX-5, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 93 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Mazda CX-5 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Mazda CX-5 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 16.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda CX-5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Mazda CX-5 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Mazda CX-5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 23 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Mazda CX-5. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other CX-5 years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20108), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mazda CX-5 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 35 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.