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2023 Mazda CX-5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 CX-5.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 arrives with a six-speed automatic transmission and EPA ratings of 24 city, 30 highway, and 26 combined mpg. In the context of the model's complaint history spanning 2012 through 2026, this model year records just 59 total owner complaints — far below the 2016 peak of 507 and well above the 2012 low of one — with exterior lighting emerging as the leading concern and zero recalls issued. That complaint volume positions the 2023 CX-5 as a comparatively quiet year in a lineage that has seen wide variability, suggesting the current generation has settled into a more predictable reliability profile.

Model year20252024202320222021

Quick specs

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

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 1WPY14302. 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 filter1WPY14302 alt 1WPE14302
Engine air filterPE07133A0A alt PY8W133A0
Fuel filterPYD613ZE0 alt PE1A13ZE0
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 length179.9 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3673 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

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.

6.1–9.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2021 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
20252.5 S Carbon Edition 2.5L I-48.20 sec16.30 sec187 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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 80.0-108.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80.0-108.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.03-1.13 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.38 oz
Standard BCI Group Number55D23L
Standard BCI Cranking Performance0 cca

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 Mazda CX-5 has demonstrated a significant long-term reduction in federal complaints and recalls, moving from a peak of 507 complaints in 2016 to a steady decline in recent model years. The 2023 model year sits within this downward arc, recording 59 complaints and 0 recalls, a slight improvement over the 62 complaints seen in 2022. While complaints continue to drop in 2024 (41) and 2025 (24), the 2023 year remains far more stable than the 2013–2017 era. Top complaint areas for 2023 include exterior lighting and "unknown or other" categories with 8 reports each, though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Additionally, the year recorded 8 crash complaints and 0 fire complaints. Given the absence of recalls and the clear trend toward improved reliability over previous generations, the 2023 model is a good year to buy.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
277
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
59
Owner complaints
8 involved a crash · 0 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 59 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting8
Unknown Or Other8
Engine5
Service Brakes2
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Lane Departure2
Electrical System,Engine2
Steering2

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 277 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

Does the 2023 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.