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2026 Mazda CX-5 Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

In the 12 months to November 2026, 534 2026 CX-5 were advertised for sale. Most had 2,000 to 3,000 km on the odometer.

Known CX-5 problems

Check which apply to a 2026 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Diesel oil dilution and DPF clogging 2.2 SkyActiv-D, mainly 2012 to 2014
  2. 2 Carbon build-up, turbo damage and engine failure 2.2 SkyActiv-D, 2012 to 2018
  3. 3 Early gearbox faults KE 2.0 and 2.5 petrol, 2012 to 2014
  4. 4 Low oil pressure and fuel pump faults KE 2.0 and 2.5 petrol, 2012 to 2014
  5. 5 Front suspension knocks and sticking rear brakes KE, 2012 to 2015
  6. 6 Infotainment and electrical niggles KF, 2017 to 2024

Money owing and write-offs on the CX-5

7% had money owing
20% were recorded as written off

Of about 1,200 used Mazda CX-5 checked on Carify since November 2023. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every CX-5 on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a CX-5 for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2026 CX-5 yet.