2021 Mazda CX-5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 150 owner complaints about the 2021 Mazda CX-5, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2021 Mazda CX-5 has problems
150 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 81 | 1 |
| Power train | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 7 | 2 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 26 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2021 Mazda CX-5 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2021 vs. every other CX-5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CX-5 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2021 Mazda CX-5 safety ratings
2021 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What CX-5 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
[FIELD: DESCRIBE WHAT HAPPENED] Severe ongoing safety defects uncorrected after 2 dealer repair attempts ([XXX] & [XXX]). LIGHTS: High beams failed [XXX], requiring continuous manual hold to function. ADAS/HUD: HUD failed to project Nov 3. Cameras cut out with false "sensor blocked" error (Oct…
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where an OBDII scanner discovered a misfire in cylinder#1. The vehicle was then taken to another independent…
Differential went and generated a cascading chain reaction destroying the coupler and breather and axles. Car is undrivable. This. Defect has a TSB
Own a 2021 CX-5?
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