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2013 Mazda CX-5 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
194Complaints
1Recalls
6Crashes
1Fires
8Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (29.9% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System58 · 29.9%No official action
Engine42 · 21.6%No official action
Power Train36 · 18.6%No official action
Service Brakes24 · 12.4%No official action
Vehicle Speed Control22 · 11.3%No official action
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)15 · 7.7%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE42 · 21.6%
POWER TRAIN36 · 18.6%
Unspecified / other28 · 14.4%
SERVICE BRAKES24 · 12.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL22 · 11.3%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)15 · 7.7%
STRUCTURE:BODY13 · 6.7%
SEATS13 · 6.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9 · 4.6%

Percentages are the share of the 194 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA campaign 16V644000 · 2016 · reported 09/06/2016

If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“CHECK ENGINE, TPS, AND TCS LIGHTS COME ON AND VEHICLE STARTS BUCKING AND DECELERATING. PULLED OVER, DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND BUCKING ARE GONE…”NHTSA complaint 10978705 — filed 04/16/2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“3 TIMES SINCE PCM RECALL WAS COMPLETED- I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 65MPH, SUDDENLY FEEL REDUCTION IN POWER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, LOW TIRE…”NHTSA complaint 10967641 — filed 03/21/2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH OR SOMETIMES LESS THE TIRE PRESSURE, TRACTION CONTROL, EMERGENCY LIGHT COMES ON. THE CAR SEEMS TO LOSE POWER AND SHUT DOWN…”NHTSA complaint 10959896 — filed 03/09/2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda CX-5?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 58 of 194 NHTSA complaints (29.9%), followed by engine (42), power train (36), unspecified/other issues (28). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2013 Mazda CX-5 have?

194 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2013 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 16V644000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2013 Mazda CX-5's reported problems?

0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.