2013 Mazda CX-5

Crossover · 2013–2026

2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 — 2013–2016 pictured. Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Best bet2022Fewest serious problems: 0.6× usual Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad Be careful2013–2014, 2019More problems; check the recalls were done

Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.

usual

’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year. first year of a new design.

2013CAREFULSerious complaints 2.0× usual, mostly engine and power train

128 serious complaints of 194, the most about engine (42) and power train (38); per car on the road, 2.0× this model's usual year. 1 recall.

What owners report

“While driving vehicle on frwy, started losing power fast. As if the engine turned off. At light, traction light, stability control light and check engine light came on. Pulled to side of frwy turned car off, sat there in disbelief. I then turned the vehicle back on - only check engine light stayed on.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Dec 2012

“While driving vehicle on frwy, started losing power fast. As if the engine turned off. At light, traction light, stability control light and check engine light came on. Pulled to side of frwy turned car off, sat there in disbelief. I then turned the vehicle back on - only check engine light stayed on.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Dec 2012

194 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 27–29 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features

Every CX-5 year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

What changed for 2013

First year we have trim data for.

2013 CX-5 trims

	Grand Touring	Sport	Touring
Price
Starting MSRP	$28,595	—	$25,445
Powertrain
Engine	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT	SKYACTIV-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT
Horsepower	155 hp	155 hp	155 hp
Torque	150 lb-ft	150 lb-ft	150 lb-ft
Transmission	SKYACTIV-Drive	Automatic AWD: SKYACTIV-Drive Manual FWD: SKYACTIV-MT	SKYACTIV-Drive
Gears	6	6	6
Drivetrain	AWD / FWD	Automatic AWD / Automatic FWD / Manual FWD	AWD / FWD
Size and capability
Seats	5	5	5
Max towing	2,000 lb	2,000 lb	2,000 lb
Cargo behind last row	34.1 cu ft	34.1 cu ft	34.1 cu ft
Max cargo	65.4 cu ft	64.8 cu ft	65.4 cu ft
Ground clearance	8.5 in	8.5 in	8.5 in
Length	178.7 in	178.7 in	178.7 in
Curb weight	AWD: 3,426 lb FWD: 3,272 lb	Automatic AWD: 3,426 lb Automatic FWD: 3,272 lb Manual FWD: 3,208 lb	AWD: 3,426 lb FWD: 3,272 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	5.8 in	Optional	5.8 in
Apple CarPlay	Optional	Optional	Optional
Android Auto	Optional	Optional	Optional
Audio	Bose	—	Optional
Speakers	9	4	6 + option
Driver assistance
Blind-spot monitoring	Blind Spot Alert	—	Blind Spot Alert
Parking sensors	Optional	Optional	Optional
Comfort
Seats	Leather	Cloth	Cloth
Heated seats	Front	—	—
Climate zones	2	1	1
Second row	Split Bench	Split Bench	Split Bench
Exterior
Sunroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	—	Optional
Wheels	19 in	17 in	17 in
Headlights	Halogen + option	Halogen	Halogen + option

Packages and options (34)

	Grand Touring	Sport	Touring
Bluetooth Audio Package $400	—	Optional	—
Grand Touring Technology Package	Optional	—	—
Moonroof and Bose Audio Package	—	—	Optional
Touring Technology Package	—	—	Optional
Fog Lights $350	Standard	Optional	Standard
Moonroof Wind Deflector	Optional	Optional	Optional
Paint Protection Film	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rear Bumper Guard $100	Optional	Optional	Optional
Roof Rack	Optional	Optional	Optional
Splash Guards (Front and Rear Sold Separately)	Optional	Optional	Optional
Trailer Hitch (with Harness and Cover)	Optional	Optional	Optional
Wheel Locks (Set of 4) $55	Optional	Optional	Optional
All-Weather Floor Mats $100	Optional	Optional	Optional
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and HomeLink	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Net	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Tray	Optional	Optional	Optional
Remote Engine Start $525	Optional	—	Optional
Retractable Cargo Cover $190	Optional	Optional	Optional
Mazda Navigation System	Optional	Optional	Optional
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 4-Month Trial Subscription	Standard	Optional	Optional
Parking Sensors, Rear	Optional	Optional	Optional
Black Mica	Optional	Optional	Optional
Crystal White Pearl Mica	Optional	Optional	Optional
Liquid Silver Metallic	Optional	Optional	Optional
Metropolitan Gray Mica	Optional	Optional	Optional
Sky Blue Mica	Optional	Optional	Optional
Stormy Blue Mica	Optional	Optional	Optional
Zeal Red Mica	Optional	Optional	Optional
Black Cloth	—	Optional	—
Black Leather	Optional	—	—
Black Premium Cloth	—	—	Optional
Sand Cloth	—	Optional	—
Sand Leather	Optional	—	—
Sand Premium Cloth	—	—	Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Other, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

Year	Engines	Drive	Fuel economy	Crash rating	Recalls	Owner complaints	Most-reported problem	CarPlay
2026	2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp	4WD	26 mpg	Not rated	0	14	Unknown or other (6)	—
2025	2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	24–28 mpg	5 of 5	0	27	Service brakes (9)	Yes
2024	2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 187 hp	4WD	24–28 mpg	5 of 5	0	44	Unknown or other (10)	Yes
2023	2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	24–26 mpg	5 of 5	0	63	Service brakes (11)	Yes
2022	2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo	4WD	24–26 mpg	5 of 5	0	63	Exterior lighting (23)	Yes
2021	2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo	4WD, FWD	24–28 mpg	5 of 5	0	147	Engine (80)	Yes
2020	2.5L 4-cyl, 187–227 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 187–227 hp	4WD, FWD	24–28 mpg	5 of 5	0	107	Electrical system (30)	Yes
2019	2.2L 4-cyl turbo diesel, 168 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 187–227 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 187–227 hp	4WD, FWD	24–29 mpg	5 of 5	2	270	Engine (131)	Yes
2018	2.2L 4-cyl turbo diesel, 168 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp	4WD, FWD	26–29 mpg	4–5 of 5	3	119	Engine (96)	No
2017	2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp	4WD, FWD	26–27 mpg	4 of 5	1	148	Electrical system (44)	No
2016	2.0L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl manual available	4WD, FWD	26–29 mpg	4 of 5	5	510	Exterior lighting (161)	No
2015	2.0L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl manual available	4WD, FWD	26–29 mpg	5 of 5	4	133	Structure (27)	No
2014	2.0L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl manual available	4WD, FWD	26–29 mpg	5 of 5	4	377	Electrical system (132)	No
2013	2.0L 4-cyl manual available	4WD, FWD	27–29 mpg	4 of 5	1	194	Electrical system (58)	No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto Apple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone charging Head-up display AWD or 4WD Power liftgate Adaptive cruise with stop and go Lane centering Blind-spot monitoring 360-degree camera Heated front seats Heated second-row seats Ventilated (cooled) seats Heated steering wheel Leather seats Remote start Sunroof or moonroof Panoramic roof

Apple lists CarPlay for: CX-5 2019–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints

Year	Version	Stars	Forward collision warning	Lane departure warning	Recalls	Complaints
2026	MAZDA CX-5 SUV ICE AWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	0	0
2025	Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	27
2024	Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	44
2023	Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	63
2022	Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	63
2022	Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	63
2021	Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	147
2021	Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	147
2020	Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	107
2020	Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	107
2019	Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD	5	Optional	Optional	2	270
2019	Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD	5	Optional	Optional	2	270
2018	Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD Later Release	5	Optional	No	0	119
2018	Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD Later Release	5	Optional	No	0	119
2018	Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD Early Release	4	Optional	No	3	231
2018	Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD Early Release	4	Optional	No	3	231
2017	Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD	4	No	No	1	148
2017	Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD	4	No	No	1	148
2016	Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD	4	Optional	No	5	510
2016	Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD	4	Optional	No	5	510
2015	Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD	5	Optional	No	4	133
2015	Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD	5	Optional	No	4	133
2014	Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD	5	No	No	4	377
2014	Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD	5	No	No	4	377
2013	Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD	4	No	No	1	194
2013	Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD	4	No	No	1	194

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg

Year	EPA model	Engines	Combined
2026	CX-5 4WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	26
2025	CX-5 4WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with cylinder deactivation Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI	24–28
2024	CX-5 4WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI	24–28
2023	CX-5 4WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	24–26
2022	CX-5 4WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	24–26
2021	CX-5 2WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	25–28
2021	CX-5 4WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	24–26
2020	CX-5 2WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	28
2020	CX-5 4WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	24–26
2019	CX-5 2WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	25–29
2019	CX-5 4WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	24–28
2018	CX-5 2WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	28–29
2018	CX-5 4WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	26–28
2017	CX-5 2WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	27
2017	CX-5 4WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	26
2016	CX-5 2WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	29
2016	CX-5 4WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	26
2015	CX-5 2WD	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	27–29
2015	CX-5 4WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	26–27
2014	CX-5 2WD	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	27–29
2014	CX-5 4WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	26–27
2013	CX-5 2WD	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	28–29
2013	CX-5 4WD	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	27

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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