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2021 Mazda CX-5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 148 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Moderate Reported Activity — 2021 Mazda CX-5

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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0
NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
148
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crash Reports
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 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
63
Power Train
15
Unknown Or Other
13
Electrical System
10
Vehicle Speed Control
6
Service Brakes
6
Air Bags
5
Lane Departure
5
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Mazda CX-5 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 133 complaints 2016 510 complaints 2017 150 complaints 2018 120 complaints 2019 271 complaints 2020 107 complaints 2021 148 complaints 2022 65 complaints 2023 66 complaints 2024 45 complaints 2025 28 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 148 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
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 with higher complaint counts: 2016, 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.