2022 Mazda CX-5 MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 is rated 24 to 26 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2022 Mazda CX-5 · 2 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

26MPG combined

24 city 30 highway

$2,400 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic

Best version costs $1,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,400 to $2,600 a year. Compared with 2021, the best gas version is down 2 mpg.

One of the best CX-5 years by owner complaints

The 2022 drew 30 owner complaints in its first three years, against 42 for a typical CX-5 year since 2016. No open NHTSA investigation names it, and it has no recall telling owners not to drive or to park outside.

Years to avoid: 2014 and 2016; best years: 2017 and 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every CX-5 year ranked The 2022 CX-5's recalls and problems

Every 2022 CX-5 version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: CX-5 4WD	26 mpg	24 / 30	$2,400
2.5L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: CX-5 4WD	24 mpg	22 / 27	$2,600

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$2,308	$192	$11,538
2.5L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$2,500	$208	$12,500

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Mazda CX-5 MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 26 to 29 mpg (every year from 2013 to 2026); highest in 2013. Diesel: 29 mpg (2018 to 2019).

Best gas version
Best diesel version

2022: gas 26 mpg · diesel not offered

Show as a table

Mazda CX-5 best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best diesel version
2013	29	–
2014	29	–
2015	29	–
2016	29	–
2017	27	–
2018	28	29
2019	28	29
2020	28	–
2021	28	–
2022	26	–
2023	26	–
2024	28	–
2025	28	–
2026	26	–

Every CX-5 year's ratings in one table

How the 2022 CX-5 compares

2022 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2022 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Ford Escape Best: hybrid	41 mpg	30 mpg	$1,500
Toyota RAV4 Best: hybrid	40 mpg	30 mpg	$1,550
Honda CR-V Best: hybrid	38 mpg	30 mpg	$1,650
Hyundai Tucson Best: hybrid	38 mpg	29 mpg	$1,650
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	33 mpg	33 mpg	$1,900
Subaru Outback Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,150
Subaru Forester Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,150
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
GMC Terrain Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Mazda CX-5 This page Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Kia Sportage Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Jeep Cherokee Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Ford Bronco Sport Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Jeep Compass Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500

2022 CX-5 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 65 owner complaints for the 2022 CX-5.

Owners most often describe headlight problems (11 complaints, 17%), then a shattered sunroof (7). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2022 CX-5 recalls and problems

Questions

Does the 2022 Mazda CX-5 need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2022 Mazda CX-5 version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2022 CX-5's MPG compare with the 2021?

For 2022, the best gas version is rated 26 mpg, down 2 from 28.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.