NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2026 Mazda CX-70
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is a midsize two-row SUV that slots above the CX-5 and targets buyers who want premium-leaning refinement without stepping fully into luxury-brand pricing. Built on Mazda's large-vehicle platform and offered with available all-wheel drive, it competes in a crowded segment of family-focused crossovers where safety credentials are increasingly a deciding factor.
The 2026 Mazda CX-70 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 96 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally praise the CX-70 for its upscale interior execution, composed driving dynamics, and premium feel that punches above the typical mainstream-brand expectation. Most consider it a strong value proposition in the midsize two-row segment, though some note the competitive landscape means shoppers have no shortage of capable alternatives to cross-shop.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 21118
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.