Complaints
181
Crashes
21
Fires
0
Injuries
20
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2021 Mazda CX-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#174 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:49,111 mi
Crash-related:1
#216 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
#311 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:3,014 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Mazda CX-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 74 | 1 | — | 49,111 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | 2 | — | 3,014 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 3 | — | 40,502 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 5 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | 2 | — | 114,000 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
74
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,111
Transmission / Drivetrain
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,014
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,502
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,000
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2021 Mazda CX-5 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2021 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has 181 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 74 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Mazda CX-5?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (74 complaints, avg 49,111 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (16 complaints); Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 3,014 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2021 Mazda CX-5?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 46,484 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Mazda CX-5?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Mazda CX-5 include 21 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 20 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2021 Mazda CX-5 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2021 Mazda CX-5?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda CX-5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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