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2021 Mazda CX-5 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has 15 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 1, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEEngine developed a major oil leak at 70,000 miles, with multiple seals leaking. This appears to be ...
Aug 23, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEOil has been leaking multiple times, with warranty repair for a faulty timing cover and gasket. This...
May 7, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI got this suv in 2023 and I kept up with oil changes and I take it in for a oil change and not even...
Feb 1, 2024POWER TRAIN-My rear differential needs replaced with just 24,000 miles on the car. I have the video from the t...
Jan 10, 2023POWER TRAINIt appears that my car has the check oil level light coming on at approximately 3000 to 4000 miles a...
Dec 25, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMy car is a 2021 CX-5, Turboed AWD vehicle. It keeps consuming oil. I took it to the dealership, San...
Dec 12, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWhen I reached 7000 miles on my car the low oil light came one. I immediately drove it to the deal...
Nov 16, 2022POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEVehicle drives very "rough" at low speeds less than 30 mph. The car feels like it is jumping and can...
Sep 13, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEDetected slight odor of burning oil while highway driving, mileage approximately 8,650. Three days l...
Sep 4, 2022POWER TRAINLow oil level between oil change cycles with over 1,000 miles remaining before oil change is require...
Aug 1, 2022POWER TRAINOil consumption issue with the 2.5T motor. Engine is burning oil at an accelerated rate.
May 5, 2022POWER TRAINVehicle has had excessive oil consumption. Engine consumes approximately one quart of oil every 4k m...
Feb 1, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhen the cylinder deactivation system triggers It causes the engine/car to shake and stutter. Somti...
Dec 20, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEBought the car brand new in May 2021, did a first oil change at around 4K miles due to the fact the ...
May 17, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEOn 17-MAY-2021 after sitting unused for 1 day my Mazda CX-5, mfg year 2021 with about 1,500 miles d...

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