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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2021 Mazda CX-5.
Owner complaints (148)
Owners filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Mazda CX-5 (10 crashes, 8 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 133).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80 | |
| Unknown or other | 17 | |
| Power train | 17 | |
| Electrical system | 12 | |
| Service brakes | 11 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | |
| Lane departure | 7 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Mazda CX-5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Mazda CX-5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 |
| CX-5 2WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
| CX-5 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| CX-5 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
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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.