2021 Mazda CX-5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Mazda CX-5. The most-reported areas: Engine (80), Power Train (17), Unknown Or Other (17).
Key takeaways
- 148 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80 | 54% |
| Power Train | 17 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 8% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 3% |
| Tires | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags,seats - filed 2026-10-07
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle driving approximately 40 - 50 MPH. The contact stated that due to the crash, the driver's seat unexpectedly reclined, and the driver's head restraint detached and landed in the car seat in...
Engine - filed 2026-09-24
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 mechanic where the OBDII s...
Suspension,power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-23
Differential went and generated a cascading chain reaction destroying the coupler and breather and axles. Car is undrivable. This. Defect has a TSB
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.