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2021 Mazda CX-5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 136 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2021 Mazda CX-5

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
136
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
8
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Mazda CX-5

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2021 Mazda CX-5.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Mazda CX-5

Based on 136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
60
Power Train
15
Unknown Or Other
11
Electrical System
9
Vehicle Speed Control
6
Service Brakes
6
Visibility/wiper
4
Tires
3
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Mazda CX-5 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 133 complaints 2016 505 complaints 2017 146 complaints 2018 107 complaints 2019 253 complaints 2020 102 complaints 2021 136 complaints 2022 61 complaints 2023 57 complaints 2024 37 complaints 2025 21 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2016, 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Mazda CX-5

Is the 2021 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 has no open recalls and 136 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Mazda CX-5 have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2021 Mazda CX-5. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mazda CX-5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Mazda CX-5 are: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Mazda CX-5 safe to buy?
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mazda CX-5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mazda CX-5 are: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2016, 2019.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.