2013 Mazda CX-5: recalls and problems
1 recall and 194 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
Shifter switch has gone out and no longer recognizes the car is in park, causes battery drainage because car cannot fully turn off. car not recognizing gears can cause car accidents and possible loss of life. this issue can be found online as a known defect in mazda cx-5 that has not been recalled. vehicle has been inspected and issue has been verified.there were no warning lights, sounds or symptoms of potential fai
Shifter switch has gone out and no longer recognizes the car is in park, causes battery drainage because car cannot fully turn off. car not recognizing gears can cause car accidents and possible loss of life. this issue can be found online as a known defect in mazda cx-5 that has not been recalled. vehicle has been inspected and issue has been verified.there were no warning lights, sounds or symptoms of potential fai
Shifter switch has gone out and no longer recognizes the car is in park, causes battery drainage because car cannot fully turn off. car not recognizing gears can cause car accidents and possible loss of life. this issue can be found online as a known defect in mazda cx-5 that has not been recalled. vehicle has been inspected and issue has been verified.there were no warning lights, sounds or symptoms of potential fai
Shifter switch has gone out and no longer recognizes the car is in park, causes battery drainage because car cannot fully turn off. car not recognizing gears can cause car accidents and possible loss of life. this issue can be found online as a known defect in mazda cx-5 that has not been recalled. vehicle has been inspected and issue has been verified.there were no warning lights, sounds or symptoms of potential fai
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | ||||
| 2013 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CX-5. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.