Is your car affected?
Check by VIN to confirm the
exact model and see every recall for it.
Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (1)
Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Structure
2016-09-06 · campaign 2016-431
On certain vehicles, the anti-corrosion treatment of the outer tube of the rear lift gate stay may be insufficient. Over time, the outer tube of the rear lift gate stay may corrode and break off, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace both rear door stays.
Owner complaints (194)
Owners filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mazda CX-5 (6 crashes, 1 fires, 8 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 133).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 58 | |
| Engine | 42 | |
| Power train | 38 | |
| Unknown or other | 28 | |
| Service brakes | 24 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 15 | |
| Structure | 15 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Mazda CX-5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2013 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2013 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2013 Mazda CX-5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| CX-5 2WD 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| CX-5 2WD 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| CX-5 4WD 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
Need this data in your app?
Recalls, complaints, crash ratings and fuel economy as a JSON API. Decode up to 50 VINs per call and get a daily feed of new recalls.
Explore the API →Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport
Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.