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2022 Mazda CX-5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 CX-5.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 specifies 5.1 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil and an Automatic (S6) transmission, with EPA ratings of 24/30/26 mpg. Across the model’s 2012–2026 complaint record—spanning a high of 507 grievances in 2016 and a low of 1 in 2012—this year accumulated just 62 total owner complaints and zero recalls, led by Exterior Lighting concerns. That profile places the 2022 CX-5 far below the historical peak, marking it as a lower-complaint, stable entry in the model’s documented reliability span.

Model year20252024202320222021

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.1 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80.0-108.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/30/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 55D23L · 0 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1WPE14302. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 55D23L · 0 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/65R17 100HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1WPE14302 alt 1WPY14302
Engine air filterPY8W133A0 alt PE07133A0A
Fuel filterPE1A13ZE0 alt PYD613ZE0
Spark plugPE5R18110A alt PY8V18110
Battery0000800035WB
Front wiper bladesKD2W67330 alt KB7W67330B
Serpentine beltP30115908 alt PY0115908
ThermostatP50215171 alt PYFD1516ZA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length179.1 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3594 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 30 / 26 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the CX-5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.2–6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2022 2.5 Turbo Signature
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20222.5 Turbo Signature 2.5L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.90 sec256 hpAWD
20222.5 Turbo Signature 2.5L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.30 sec256 hpAWD
2021Signature 2.5L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.70 sec250 hpAWD
2021Signature 2.5L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.60 sec250 hpAWD
2020Grand Touring 2.5L I-47.90 sec16.20 sec187 hpAWD
2019Signature 2.5L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.70 sec250 hpAWD
2019Signature 2.5L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.80 sec250 hpAWD
2019Signature 2.5L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.90 sec250 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.1 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, Mazda Life Long Hypoid Gear Oil SG1 in the differential, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80.0-108.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Brake FluidDot 3
Differential Gear OilMazda Life Long Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.48 qt
Engine CoolantMazda FL-22 Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.8 qt
Engine CoolantMazda FL-22 Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity9.0 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0-85.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts113.0-118.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32.0-47.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0-19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80.0-108.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMazda
Spark Plug Gap0.041-0.051" in
Spark Plug Torque12.0-14.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMazda
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.033" in
Spark Plug Torque12.0-14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.38 oz
Standard BCI Group Number55D23L
Standard BCI Cranking Performance0 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.25-4.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5.9-8.12.25–4.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0-23.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80-100°20–23 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.5-12.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32.0-34.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 85-95°, Step 4: 85-95°9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.5-12.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 24.0-26.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 85-95°, Step 4: 85-95°9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.5-12.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32.0-34.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 85-95°, Step 4: 85-95°9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0-30.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen all bolts., Step 3: 23.0-25.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 58-62°. Side Bolts: 15.0-18.020–30 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi; coolant at 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 30,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 37,500 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
Every 75,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 records 62 complaints, zero recalls, and no federal investigations, placing it in a notably clean stretch of the model's federal record. Looking at the broader arc, the first generation's most troubled years were 2014 and 2016, which saw 377 and 507 complaints respectively alongside four and five recalls, while subsequent model years have trended consistently cleaner. By contrast, 2022 sits well below the 137 complaints logged for 2021 and is followed by even lower figures of 59 (2023), 41 (2024), and 24 (2025), suggesting a maturing vehicle with diminishing reported issues. The data does flag that 21 of 2022's 62 complaints cluster under Exterior Lighting—roughly a third of the total—alongside 5 crash-related and 2 fire-related complaints, indicating a concentrated (if not recall-worthy) pain point whose root cause the data does not specify. With zero recalls, no open investigations, and a downward complaint trajectory into 2023–2025, 2022 emerges as a comparatively low-risk used buy, though a pre-purchase inspection of the exterior lighting system is prudent given its disproportionate share of reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
344
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
62
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 62 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting21
Unknown Or Other7
Engine5
Power Train,Engine3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Service Brakes2
Tires2
Electrical System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 344 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-042-262026-06-30Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are…
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
SA-027-26a2026-06-16Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted…
SA-040-262026-06-15Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are…
SA-039-262026-06-15Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below. The changes are…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 CX-5 take?

5.1 qt of API 5W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 CX-5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the CX-5 get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 30 highway / 26 combined mpg.