2021 Mazda CX-5 recalls and problems
No recalls and 148 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Mazda CX-5.
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.
2021 Mazda CX-5 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle driving approximately 40 - 50 MPH. The contact stated that due to the crash, the driver's seat unexpectedly reclined, and the driver's head restraint detached and landed in the car seat…
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 scanner discovered a misfire in cylinder#1. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic where the OBDII…
Differential went and generated a cascading chain reaction destroying the coupler and breather and axles. Car is undrivable. This. Defect has a TSB
2021 Mazda CX-5 2.5L non-turbo. While driving at approximately 8 mph, I removed my foot from the accelerator, but the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated on its own. I did not press the accelerator pedal. I had to apply the brake to slow the vehicle down. This issue has occurred three separate times, on August 25…
Twice while making left turns from a stop into faster cross traffic, the accelerator was pressed but the vehicle barely moved (coasting) for roughly 2 - 3 seconds, then suddenly accelerated normally, creating a near-collision risk as cross traffic quickly approached. No warning lights were observed on the dash.
CX-5 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 352 | 19 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 272 | 7 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 108 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 148 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 65 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 67 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 46 | 4 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2016 CX-5 has the most complaints (511). All Mazda CX-5 years →
Questions
- Does the 2021 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Mazda CX-5 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mazda CX-5?
- Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (80 complaints), followed by power train (17).
- How many 2021 Mazda CX-5 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 10 of 148 complaints report a crash and 0 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 October 7, 2026.