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2021 Mazda cx-5 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Mazda cx-5 has 60 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Mazda cx-5

Engine
60
Other
18
Powertrain
15
Electrical
9
Visibility
7
Speed Control
5
Brakes
5
Tires
3
Airbags
3

60

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 8, 2026ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Mar 4, 2026ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Aug 9, 2025ENGINEDue to oil consumption issues & oil leak on 2021 Mazda cx 5 AWD I was told the timing cover and gask...
Feb 12, 2025ENGINENo codes, dealer unable to duplicate. I have been hearing a lifter tick come and go for months (sinc...
Dec 1, 2024ENGINECheck engine oil light came on after only 2K miles from last oil change. Upon inspection there was p...
Oct 15, 2024ENGINEThe vehicle is low mileage (11,500 miles) and is burning an excessive amount of oil (up to a quart e...
Aug 1, 2024ENGINEFor the third time in 3 years we have had to had the timing cover and gasket replaced due to major o...
Jun 28, 2024ENGINELow engine oil light 3600 miles before next oil change
Apr 18, 2024ENGINEOil light has come on indicating low oil. I have serviced this car through the dealership on schedu...
Apr 5, 2024ENGINECylinder head crack. Oil leak.
Mar 15, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMExcessive combustible gasoline vapors in engine compartment and in passenger compartment. Engine, a...
Feb 5, 2024ENGINEI had driven about 10 miles when the Check Engine light came on when I was far from home. Not blink...
Feb 4, 2024ENGINEI thought this was for a mechanical issue (not a safety issue). Check engine light came on not blin...
Jan 1, 2024ENGINEThere is a ticking sound coming from the engine, it seems like there are many issues with faulty hyd...
Oct 27, 2023ENGINEExcessive oil leak after 11,000 miles/car purchased new from dealer. There is currently a class acti...
Oct 1, 2023ENGINEI have an oil consumption on my cx-5 turbo. Have to add 1/2-3/4 quart 4k after service interval oil ...
Jul 14, 2023ENGINEOn 8/7/2023 I noticed that there had been intermittent engine oil level alarms on my phone's Mazda a...
Jun 21, 2023ENGINEMy car have barely 10k miles and every 3k miles the oil engine light turn on. I thought was a leak b...
May 24, 2023ENGINEJust before taking the vehicle for a second oil change at a total of 11,664 miles or approximately 7...
May 15, 2023ENGINEI was on vacation and returning home when I got a message on my Mazada App that there was an issue d...

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