2021 Mazda CX-5 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 88 engine complaints for the 2021 Mazda CX-5, 60% of all 146 complaints filed for the year. There are no related recalls on file. Median mileage at failure was 40,182.5 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 88
- 60% of 146
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 40,183 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the low oil level warning light illuminating well before the scheduled oil change interval, sometimes requiring extra oil to be added between changes.
- Some owners describe the engine consuming oil noticeably, with the low oil light triggering more than once between service intervals.
- Owners describe the cylinder deactivation system causing the engine to shake, stutter, or vibrate as if driving over an uneven surface.
- Some owners report the vehicle briefly failing to accelerate when the pedal was depressed while stopped, requiring a restart to correct.
- One owner reported all electrical systems failing after the vehicle sat unused, leaving it unable to start.
When 2021 Mazda CX-5 engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 17, 2021, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2021 Mazda CX-5
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by CX-5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2021 Mazda CX-5 have engine problems?
- NHTSA lists 88 engine-related complaints for the 2021 CX-5, which is 60% of the 146 total complaints filed for that model year. Owners most often describe low oil warnings, oil consumption, and rough running tied to cylinder deactivation.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Mazda CX-5 engine?
- No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the 2021 CX-5 engine complaints.
- At what mileage do 2021 CX-5 engine problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure among the reported engine complaints is 40,182.5 miles.
- How serious are the reported engine issues?
- Among the complaints in this area, NHTSA records 6 crashes and 5 injuries and no fires.