2021 MAZDA CX-5

0 recalls — 180 complaints — 5/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

180 total complaints 21 crashes 20 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE73
POWER TRAIN16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
SERVICE BRAKES9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5
VISIBILITY/WIPER4
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Mar 27, 2026
Incident date: Mar 8, 2026
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... Read more
ENGINE Mar 27, 2026
Incident date: Mar 8, 2026
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... Read more
ENGINE Mar 4, 2026
Incident date: Mar 4, 2026
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... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5 equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Destination LE3, Tire Size: 225/55/R19, DOT Numbers: 17XEFLE320725 and 17XEFLE321524. While the vehicle was parked, the contact was informed by a co-worker that there was a bubble on the rear passenger's side tire. The cont... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5 equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Destination LE3, Tire Size: 225/55/R19, DOT Numbers: 17XEFLE320725 and 17XEFLE321524. While the vehicle was parked, the contact was informed by a co-worker that there was a bubble on the rear passenger's side tire. The cont... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 7, 2025
Its been few months its giving me air bag issue sign in my car.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Dec 27, 2025
I was entering a traffic circle when i slid slightly as there was some ice on the roadway and came to rest against a curb, bumped lightly. There was no damage to the vehicle, but the entire driver side curtain airbags as well as the driver seat airbag deployed. The speed at which I was traveling was... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Dec 27, 2025
I was entering a traffic circle when i slid slightly as there was some ice on the roadway and came to rest against a curb, bumped lightly. There was no damage to the vehicle, but the entire driver side curtain airbags as well as the driver seat airbag deployed. The speed at which I was traveling was... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Dec 27, 2025
I was entering a traffic circle when i slid slightly as there was some ice on the roadway and came to rest against a curb, bumped lightly. There was no damage to the vehicle, but the entire driver side curtain airbags as well as the driver seat airbag deployed. The speed at which I was traveling was... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Dec 13, 2025
Incident date: Nov 11, 2025
My Mazda 2021 infotainment screen goes goes out usually when hit a bump and stays out until it sits awhile. Which when this happens there is no backup camera which is a safety issue. The Mazda dealership said it was the screen which they wanted $2900 just for the screen so I got one off eBay and it... Read more
ENGINE Nov 20, 2025
Incident date: Nov 19, 2025
LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL light on about 1000 miles from last oil changed. Dealer fixed the Mazda recall code: P250F on July 30, 2025. Now is same issue of LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL light on again on November 19, 2025.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 20, 2025
Incident date: Nov 19, 2025
LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL light on about 1000 miles from last oil changed. Dealer fixed the Mazda recall code: P250F on July 30, 2025. Now is same issue of LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL light on again on November 19, 2025.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 16, 2025
Incident date: Nov 16, 2025
Radio audio randomly stopped working and you have to disconnect the negative or you have to leave the car off essentially all night. It’s definitely unknown issue there’s videos all over YouTube about it and there’s forms on read about it.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Nov 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 11, 2025
Important note for snowing conditions: The radar for adaptive cruise control is located in the front Mazda emblem. Snow buildup on the emblem can block the radar's signal and disable the adaptive cruise control system when driving. A heating element is necessary to prevent snow accumulation and mai... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 11, 2025
Important note for snowing conditions: The radar for adaptive cruise control is located in the front Mazda emblem. Snow buildup on the emblem can block the radar's signal and disable the adaptive cruise control system when driving. A heating element is necessary to prevent snow accumulation and mai... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL Nov 13, 2025
Incident date: Nov 4, 2025
We took our car to the Mazda dealership for routine maintenance. The technician found circumferential cracking along the sidewall/tread junction of all 4 tires. We were told that this suggests tread separation and that we should not continue to drive on the tires. We replaced all 4. I have pictures ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Nov 13, 2025
Incident date: Nov 4, 2025
We took our car to the Mazda dealership for routine maintenance. The technician found circumferential cracking along the sidewall/tread junction of all 4 tires. We were told that this suggests tread separation and that we should not continue to drive on the tires. We replaced all 4. I have pictures ... Read more
ENGINE Oct 31, 2025
Incident date: Oct 10, 2025
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 31, 2025
Incident date: Oct 10, 2025
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... Read more
STEERING Oct 31, 2025
Incident date: Oct 10, 2025
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... Read more
VISIBILITY Oct 22, 2025
Incident date: Oct 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear back glass fractured without impact. The contact stated that the vehicle had just been parked for several minutes prior to the failure when the contact returned from a doctor's appointment. The vehicle... Read more
TIRES Sep 4, 2025
Incident date: Aug 26, 2025
The tires have lost tire pressure very often. The tires have gotten completely flat 2 times already and I’ve had to call my insurance. The tires are only 6 months old and have been flat 2nd already. 225/55R19 99V BSW ALL-SEASON TIRE
AIR BAGS Aug 21, 2025
Incident date: Aug 21, 2025
I was driving as normal and the passenger side airbags deployed with a cause. I was driving about 25mph. I didn’t hit anything; no event occurred that would have caused the air bag to deploy. I took the car to a dealer and they recorded the event log which showed a crash but the car clearly did n... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Aug 19, 2025
Incident date: May 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH in an intense rainstorm, the windshield became foggy. The contact activated the HVAC system to clear the windshield, but only hot air was coming from the vents. The contact stated that the hot air made the... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 31, 2025
Incident date: Jul 24, 2025
the “trailing link shaft” broke/split/tore apart at the right rear wheel. my car only has 16,500 miles. the vehicle was inspected by auto manufacturing dealer (mazda). mazda refused to admit it’s realting to manufacturing defect(s). i did not report it to police or my auto insurance carrier at... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 31, 2025
Incident date: Jul 24, 2025
the “trailing link shaft” broke/split/tore apart at the right rear wheel. my car only has 16,500 miles. the vehicle was inspected by auto manufacturing dealer (mazda). mazda refused to admit it’s realting to manufacturing defect(s). i did not report it to police or my auto insurance carrier at... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 31, 2025
Incident date: Jul 24, 2025
the “trailing link shaft” broke/split/tore apart at the right rear wheel. my car only has 16,500 miles. the vehicle was inspected by auto manufacturing dealer (mazda). mazda refused to admit it’s realting to manufacturing defect(s). i did not report it to police or my auto insurance carrier at... Read more
ENGINE Jul 28, 2025
Incident date: Jul 18, 2025
..... ON AT LEAST 5 SEPERATE OCCASIONS OUR 2021 MAZDA CX5 SUV ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (ON IT'S OWN). IT HAS DONE IT TO MY WIFE AND I BOTH. I CONTACTED TWO DIFFERENT MAZDA SERVICE CENTERS AND WAS ADVISED THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS AND THAT THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS OR TSB's AND AS INT... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 28, 2025
Incident date: Jul 18, 2025
..... ON AT LEAST 5 SEPERATE OCCASIONS OUR 2021 MAZDA CX5 SUV ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (ON IT'S OWN). IT HAS DONE IT TO MY WIFE AND I BOTH. I CONTACTED TWO DIFFERENT MAZDA SERVICE CENTERS AND WAS ADVISED THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS AND THAT THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS OR TSB's AND AS INT... Read more
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 28, 2025
Incident date: Jul 18, 2025
..... ON AT LEAST 5 SEPERATE OCCASIONS OUR 2021 MAZDA CX5 SUV ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (ON IT'S OWN). IT HAS DONE IT TO MY WIFE AND I BOTH. I CONTACTED TWO DIFFERENT MAZDA SERVICE CENTERS AND WAS ADVISED THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS AND THAT THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS OR TSB's AND AS INT... Read more
Crash 1 injured
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness Jul 28, 2025
Incident date: Jul 25, 2025
The carseat straps loosen on their own when in use. I buckle my son in correctly, chest clip correct, tightness of straps correct and throughout the drive the straps loosen until they are falling off his shoulders. His safety is at risk because if I drive with him and got into an accident he would p... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 22, 2025
Incident date: Jun 22, 2025
Infotainment system went dark and I cannot get it to come back on. I’ve read that this has been an ongoing issue and is covered in Mazda cx5 models up to 2020 thru a class action lawsuit, but my one is a 2021 (manufactured we’ll before 2021 though) with a virtually identical system.
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jun 12, 2025
Incident date: Jun 9, 2025
Monday I walked outside and my vehicles back windshield was broken. Oddly enough, there was a big hole on both ends, but the middle began to disintegrate. I got a new glass installed on Wednesday and Thursday morning. I went to get in my car and the new glass was broken. The tech told me that Honda ... Read more
ENGINE Apr 8, 2025
Incident date: Feb 12, 2025
No codes, dealer unable to duplicate. I have been hearing a lifter tick come and go for months (since February ) with my oil level up to par. The ticking gets louder and then quieter.
ENGINE Jan 7, 2025
Incident date: Jan 4, 2025
Car engine shut down and slowly came to a full stop on the highway on 1/4/25, putting myself and my daughter of being rear ended at full speed on a highway where the speed limit is 65mph. The steering wheel locked and I was unable to move the car to any shoulder. I put the car in park and pressed th... Read more
STEERING Jan 7, 2025
Incident date: Jan 4, 2025
Car engine shut down and slowly came to a full stop on the highway on 1/4/25, putting myself and my daughter of being rear ended at full speed on a highway where the speed limit is 65mph. The steering wheel locked and I was unable to move the car to any shoulder. I put the car in park and pressed th... Read more
ENGINE Dec 1, 2024
Incident date: Dec 1, 2024
Check engine oil light came on after only 2K miles from last oil change. Upon inspection there was practically no oil in my engine!!! I see there is an ongoing issue since 10/21 with 2021 Mazda CX-5 turbo engines. Despite Mazda’s awareness of the problem, they have yet to issue a recall to fix thi... Read more
ENGINE Nov 27, 2024
Incident date: Nov 1, 2024
Engine developed a major oil leak at 70,000 miles, with multiple seals leaking. This appears to be a known defect with these vehicles and owners should not be bearing the cost for repairs.
POWER TRAIN Nov 27, 2024
Incident date: Nov 1, 2024
Engine developed a major oil leak at 70,000 miles, with multiple seals leaking. This appears to be a known defect with these vehicles and owners should not be bearing the cost for repairs.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 11, 2024
Incident date: Nov 5, 2024
I have a 2021 Mazda CX-5 touring with just a little under 26,000 miles. A couple of weeks ago, I started hearing an indescribable, quiet but noticeable sound on the passenger side of the vehicle that started at 15 mph. While attempting to get an appointment at two different booked up Mazda dealershi... Read more
ENGINE Nov 11, 2024
Incident date: Oct 15, 2024
The vehicle is low mileage (11,500 miles) and is burning an excessive amount of oil (up to a quart every 1,000 miles) The dealership is aware of this and just keeps saying to add oil.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR Oct 28, 2024
Incident date: Feb 9, 2021
The outside mirrors failed to rotate open, and you could not see behind the vehicle. The mirrors rotate inward when the doors are locked and are supposed to open fully when the doors are unlocked. These outside mirrors can freeze when rotated in during freezing temperatures. When the vehicle is u... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 9, 2024
Incident date: Oct 7, 2024
Just got a oil change. Told my battery is almost dead. Upon looking up information I found a letter for recall for 2021 Mazda Cx5 for Dealer Rework 41 telematics communication unit concern. I called the Dealership and they are refusing to fix the problem. Looks like its just a software update is ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Sep 3, 2024
Incident date: Aug 6, 2024
2021 Mazda CX-5. On 8/6/24, I turned right into a parking space between 2 parked vehicles at the DMV parking lot. I turned right and eased into the parking space facing a large Ford F 150 white pickup truck. I was approximately 1-1.5 feet from the front of the white truck. I had my foot on the bra... Read more
Crash 2 injured
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Sep 3, 2024
Incident date: Aug 6, 2024
2021 Mazda CX-5. On 8/6/24, I turned right into a parking space between 2 parked vehicles at the DMV parking lot. I turned right and eased into the parking space facing a large Ford F 150 white pickup truck. I was approximately 1-1.5 feet from the front of the white truck. I had my foot on the bra... Read more
Crash 2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 3, 2024
Incident date: Aug 6, 2024
2021 Mazda CX-5. On 8/6/24, I turned right into a parking space between 2 parked vehicles at the DMV parking lot. I turned right and eased into the parking space facing a large Ford F 150 white pickup truck. I was approximately 1-1.5 feet from the front of the white truck. I had my foot on the bra... Read more
Crash 2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 23, 2024
Incident date: Aug 22, 2024
Will driving on the interstate, using the adaptive cruise control feature, vehicles were slowing down to a stop ahead and my car accelerated instead of slowing down. I then pressed the brake and simultaneously, the car breaks locked down (automatic braking). Unfortunately I wasn’t able to avoid a... Read more
Crash 1 injured
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Aug 23, 2024
Incident date: Aug 22, 2024
Will driving on the interstate, using the adaptive cruise control feature, vehicles were slowing down to a stop ahead and my car accelerated instead of slowing down. I then pressed the brake and simultaneously, the car breaks locked down (automatic braking). Unfortunately I wasn’t able to avoid a... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE Aug 23, 2024
Incident date: Aug 23, 2024
Oil has been leaking multiple times, with warranty repair for a faulty timing cover and gasket. This is now leaking again after being repaired twice already. This most recent time causing error messages regarding oil while driving. Significant burning smell coming from engine area.
POWER TRAIN Aug 23, 2024
Incident date: Aug 23, 2024
Oil has been leaking multiple times, with warranty repair for a faulty timing cover and gasket. This is now leaking again after being repaired twice already. This most recent time causing error messages regarding oil while driving. Significant burning smell coming from engine area.

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NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2021 MAZDA CX-5

2021 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 16.9%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

MAZDA CX-5 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA CX-5 across all model years (2013–2019).

23 Total Recalls
3,051 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
202 Reported Crashes
29 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MAZDA CX-5 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 0 19 View
2024 0 48 View
2023 0 74 View
2022 0 71 View
2021 (current) 0 180
2020 0 141 View
2019 3 330 View
2018 4 439 View
2017 2 190 View
2016 5 607 View
2015 4 167 View
2014 4 492 View
2013 1 292 View
2012 0 1 View

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