2021 Mazda CX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
198 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2021 Mazda CX-5, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 34/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports.
Typical
Where 2021 sits among all CX-5 years
What owners report
“Car is burning oil. The low oil level light has come on twice, requiring additional oil be poured into the engine between oil changes. Appears the car is burning oil.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2021 CX-5
“In under 36 months failure of the front sensing camera disabled parking brake, traction control, emergency braking assistant, traction control, lane keeping assistance and lane departure warning”— owner report to NHTSA, 2021 CX-5
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2021 Mazda CX-5.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2021 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 drew 198 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 34/100, scored against the model's worst year (2016).
What are the most common 2021 Mazda CX-5 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2021 Mazda CX-5 are engine (79 complaints), driver assistance (25), and other (16).
Does the 2021 Mazda CX-5 have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2021 Mazda CX-5. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.