2021 Mazda CX-5 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2021 Mazda CX-5, and owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2021 Mazda CX-5. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
147 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Mazda CX-5 have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 36,101 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 46 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 24, 2026 · Engine
“Differential went and generated a cascading chain reaction destroying the coupler and breather and axles. Car is undrivable. This. Defect has a TSB”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Mazda CX-5 (CX-5 2WD, CX-5 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–25 / 27–31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
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 2021 Mazda CX-5
How do I know if my 2021 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.
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.
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.
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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.