Does the 2013 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Mazda CX-5, the most recent reported on September 6, 2016 (Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda CX-5?

Owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (58 complaints), followed by engine (42).

How many 2013 Mazda CX-5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

6 of 194 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Mazda CX-5 recalls and problems

1 recall and 194 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Mazda CX-5.

recalls

194

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Mazda CX-5 recalls

Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA campaign 16V644000 · reported September 6, 2016 · Mazda North American Operations · 580,455 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
The risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: 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 number for this recall is 9916H.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system58
Engine42
Power train38
Unknown or other28
Service brakes24
Vehicle speed control22
Electronic stability control (ESC)15
Structure15
Seats13
Fuel/propulsion system9

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Dec 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 of life. This issue can be found online as a known defect in mazda cx-5 that has not been recalled. Vehicle has been…

CX-5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2012	0	1	0	0
2013	1	194	6	1
2014	3	377	7	0
2015	3	133	11	0
2016	4	511	31	10

Across all years, the 2016 CX-5 has the most complaints (511). All Mazda CX-5 years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Mazda CX-5, the most recent reported on September 6, 2016 (Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda CX-5?: Owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (58 complaints), followed by engine (42).
How many 2013 Mazda CX-5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 6 of 194 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 26, 2025.