How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2021 Mazda CX-5 have?

NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Mazda CX-5, which is about 12% of all 146 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2021 Mazda CX-5?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2021 Mazda CX-5.

What powertrain problems do owners report on the 2021 CX-5?

Owners describe excessive oil consumption, recurring low oil level warnings between changes, rough low-speed driving, and in one case a rear differential replacement at 24,000 miles.

Did any 2021 CX-5 powertrain complaints involve crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, and injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 CX-5.

How does the 2021 CX-5 compare to other CX-5 years for this problem area?

The 2021 CX-5's share of 12% is similar to 2018 and 2019 (both 12%) and lower than 2013's 20%, based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Mazda CX-5, about 12% of its 146 total complaints. There are no related recalls, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 17; 12% of 146
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: —
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report excessive oil consumption in the 2.5T engine, sometimes losing about a quart every 4,000 miles with no visible external leaks.
Multiple owners describe the low oil level warning light triggering repeatedly between scheduled oil changes, in some cases at 7,000 and again around 12,000 miles.
Some drivers report rough or jumpy low-speed driving under 30 mph, described as feeling like the transmission cannot settle into a gear.
One owner reported a rear differential failure and replacement at 24,000 miles that was confirmed by a dealership technician.
A separate complaint describes vibration and stutter tied to cylinder deactivation activating, similar to issues reported on other Mazda model years.

When 2021 Mazda CX-5 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 17, 2021, latest Sep 23, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2022 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2021 Mazda CX-5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by CX-5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20120 (0%)
201338 (20%)
201450 (13%)
201519 (14%)
201651 (10%)
201711 (7%)
201841 (12%)
201932 (12%)
20208 (8%)
202117 (12%)
20225 (8%)
20233 (5%)
20243 (7%)
20253 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2021 Mazda CX-5 have?: NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Mazda CX-5, which is about 12% of all 146 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2021 Mazda CX-5?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2021 Mazda CX-5.
What powertrain problems do owners report on the 2021 CX-5?: Owners describe excessive oil consumption, recurring low oil level warnings between changes, rough low-speed driving, and in one case a rear differential replacement at 24,000 miles.
Did any 2021 CX-5 powertrain complaints involve crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, and injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 CX-5.
How does the 2021 CX-5 compare to other CX-5 years for this problem area?: The 2021 CX-5's share of 12% is similar to 2018 and 2019 (both 12%) and lower than 2013's 20%, based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.