Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has 0 recalls, 135 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
135
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 22, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2021 Mazda CX‑5 is experiencing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle is burning oil between reg... |
| May 1, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2021 Mazda CX5 AWD- Non Turbo Engine. Sunny Day, Dry. My Car was clean. No Precipitation. Some sh... |
| Mar 8, 2026 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Dec 27, 2025 | AIR BAGS,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | I was entering a traffic circle when i slid slightly as there was some ice on the roadway and came t... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL light on about 1000 miles from last oil changed. Dealer fixed the Mazda recall ... |
| Nov 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Radio audio randomly stopped working and you have to disconnect the negative or you have to leave th... |
| Nov 11, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | My Mazda 2021 infotainment screen goes goes out usually when hit a bump and stays out until it sits... |
| Nov 11, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Important note for snowing conditions: The radar for adaptive cruise control is located in the front... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | TIRES | We took our car to the Mazda dealership for routine maintenance. The technician found circumferentia... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear b... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that the Front Brake System Malfunction, Forw... |
| Sep 7, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Its been few months its giving me air bag issue sign in my car. |
| Aug 26, 2025 | TIRES | The tires have lost tire pressure very often. The tires have gotten completely flat 2 times already ... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I was driving as normal and the passenger side airbags deployed with a cause. I was driving about 25... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Due to oil consumption issues & oil leak on 2021 Mazda cx 5 AWD I was told the timing cover and gask... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | The carseat straps loosen on their own when in use. I buckle my son in correctly, chest clip correct... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | the “trailing link shaft” broke/split/tore apart at the right rear wheel. my car only has 16,500 mil... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | ..... ON AT LEAST 5 SEPERATE OCCASIONS OUR 2021 MAZDA CX5 SUV ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (O... |
| Jun 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Infotainment system went dark and I cannot get it to come back on. I’ve read that this has been an o... |