2013 Mazda CX-5 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2013 Mazda CX-5, and owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2013 Mazda CX-5
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hatchback/liftgate (structure)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles…
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's…
194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Mazda CX-5 have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,254 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 31 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 26, 2025 · Unknown or other
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 26, 2025 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Mazda CX-5 (CX-5 2WD, CX-5 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 25–26 / 30–34 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Mazda CX-5 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda CX-5 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Mazda CX-5 | 1 | 194 |
| 2014 Mazda CX-5 | 3 | 377 |
| 2015 Mazda CX-5 | 3 | 133 |
| 2016 Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 510 |
| 2017 Mazda CX-5 | 1 | 148 |
| 2018 Mazda CX-5 | 3 | 350 |
| 2019 Mazda CX-5 | 2 | 270 |
| 2020 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 107 |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 147 |
| 2022 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 63 |
| 2023 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 64 |
| 2024 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 44 |
| 2025 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 28 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 15 |
Checking a specific 2013 Mazda CX-5
How do I know if my 2013 Mazda CX-5 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2013 Mazda CX-5; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V644000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mazda models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.