2013 Mazda CX-5 power train problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Mazda CX-5 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while shifting into the park the electronics failed to turn off. The contact vigorously shifted the gear shifter in several positions for approximately 10 to 15 minutes to turn off electronics. There were no warning indicator lights…”
filed Oct 19, 2021
“My vehicle does not want to turn off when placed in park. The car is fully in the park position, but the start push button is illuminated with a red light. The power is still on, and the car beeps when door is open. I can only get the power to turn off, after repeatedly tapping the gear shift left…”
filed Aug 23, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. 01-008/23 06/05/23 Some vehicles may exhibit rattling noises from the engine compartment and oil leakage from the…
01-008-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance…
SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2026
Power Train problems in other CX-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CX-5 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 CX-5 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 CX-5 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 CX-5 | 5 | 8% |
| 2021 CX-5 | 16 | 11% |
| 2020 CX-5 | 8 | 8% |
| 2019 CX-5 | 29 | 11% |
| 2018 CX-5 | 41 | 12% |
| 2017 CX-5 | 11 | 7% |
| 2016 CX-5 | 51 | 10% |
| 2015 CX-5 | 19 | 14% |
| 2014 CX-5 | 50 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Mazda CX-5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.