2021 Mazda CX-5: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
Nothing major in the public record for this year and model.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2021 Mazda CX-5
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2021 Mazda CX-5 recalls
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2021 Mazda CX-5.
2021 Mazda CX-5 safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Engine: Additionally, you may notice one or more of the following symptoms: -Engine takes longer to warm up.
- Cooling: Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program (SSP) to extend the warranty coverage for a specific repair of the fail-safe…
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2021 Mazda CX-5 safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
145 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
Other Mazda CX-5 years
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