KnownCarProblems2021 Mazda CX-5 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Mazda CX-5, most often about the engine (55% of complaints, typically around 46,500 miles). It is 7th of 15 CX-5 model years by number of complaints.
Complaints148
Recalls0
Crashes reported10
Fires reported0
Injuries reported8
Most common 2021 Mazda CX-5 problems
Engine
82 complaints · 55%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was advised by the dealer to continue adding oil to the engine as needed. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The low oil warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was made aware that the vehicle was…
Other or unspecified
17 complaints · 12%Transmission
17 complaints · 12%Driver assistance
17 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control.
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance automatic emergency brakes activated unintendedly, and the vehicle jerked to the left and independently accelerated and moved back in the lane intended lane. The vehicle then jerked to the…
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on the interstate and changing lanes, the blind spot warning light was inoperable. The contact stated that the blind spot indicator then became operable. An independent mechanic was notified of the failure and stated that the repair was…
Electrical
12 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2021 Mazda cx5. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced at the dealer under manufacturer's recall number: sspc7 for the tcu, the contact was driving at an undisclosed speed, when the "keyless ignition malfunction" warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his…
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda cx5. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was not operating properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer reprogrammed the transmission control unit (tcu). However, the failure recurred. After taking the vehicle back from the dealer, the contact was driving at an…
Brakes
11 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that the front brake system malfunction, forward brake malfunction, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started jerking and hesitating as if the wheels would lock up. The steering…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2021 Mazda cx5. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was not operating properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer reprogrammed the transmission control unit (tcu). However, the failure recurred. After taking the vehicle back from the dealer, the contact was driving at an…
Speed control
8 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Mazda CX-5 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2021 Mazda CX-5
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mazda CX-5?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (82 complaints, typically around 46,500 miles); other or unspecified (17 complaints); transmission (17 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Mazda CX-5 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Mazda CX-5. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Mazda CX-5?
- It is 7th of 15 CX-5 model years by number of complaints, with 148 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.