Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2021 Mazda CX-5 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2021 Mazda CX-5
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component148
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80 | 54 |
| Power train | 17 | 11 |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 5 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 1 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle driving approximately 40 - 50 MPH.”
- Engine
“The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH and the check engine warning light illuminated.”
- Suspension
“Differential went and generated a cascading chain reaction destroying the coupler and breather and axles. Car is undrivable. This. Defect has a TSB”
Other Mazda CX-5 model years
- 20250 recalls28 complaints
- 20240 recalls45 complaints
- 20230 recalls64 complaints
- 20220 recalls65 complaints
- 20210 recalls148 complaints
- 20200 recalls107 complaints
- 20192 recalls270 complaints
- 20183 recalls351 complaints
- 20171 recall150 complaints
All years: 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013
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- 2021 Mazda31 recall54 complaints
- 2021 Mazda60 recalls17 complaints
- 2021 CX-91 recall40 complaints
- 2021 CX-302 recalls101 complaints
- 2021 CX-31 recall4 complaints
- 2011 Tribute2 recalls14 complaints
- 2012 CX-74 recalls39 complaints
- 2011 RX-83 recalls4 complaints
- 2006 MPV2 recalls12 complaints
- 2009 B-Series5 recalls4 complaints
- 2024 CX-9011 recalls455 complaints
- 2015 Mazda51 recall9 complaints
2021 Mazda CX-5 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Mazda CX-5 have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2021 Mazda CX-5. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Mazda CX-5?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 80 complaints out of 148 filed with NHTSA (54%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Mazda CX-5?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.
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