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2021 Mazda CX-5: recalls and problems

No recalls and 147 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

0recalls
147complaints
9crashes reported
0fires reported
7injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Mazda CX-5. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Engine80 · 54%
  • Power Train17 · 12%
  • Unknown Or Other17 · 12%
  • Electrical System12 · 8%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance11 · 7%
  • Service Brakes11 · 7%
  • Vehicle Speed Control8 · 5%
  • Lane Departure7 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System7 · 5%
  • Air Bags4 · 3%

What owners report

Engine

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 scanner discovered a misfire in one of the engine cylinders and diagnosed the vehicle with an engine

Suspension,Power Train,Engine

Differential went and generated a cascading chain reaction destroying the coupler and breather and axles. car is undrivable. this. defect has a tsb

Engine

2021 mazda cx-5 2.5l non-turbo. while driving at approximately 8 mph, i removed my foot from the accelerator, but the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated on its own. i did not press the accelerator pedal. i had to apply the brake to slow the vehicle down. this issue has occurred three separate times, on august 25, september 4, and september 18, 2026, at approximately 70,060 miles. the same unintended acceleration behav

Unknown Or Other

Twice while making left turns from a stop into faster cross traffic, the accelerator was pressed but the vehicle barely moved (coasting) for roughly 2 - 3 seconds, then suddenly accelerated normally, creating a near-collision risk as cross traffic quickly approached. no warning lights were observed on the dash.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CX-5. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.