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2016 Mazda CX5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 CX5.

Body SUV

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 is a SUV requiring 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil. Reliability records show this model year generated 507 owner complaints, with exterior lighting standing out as the primary concern alongside 5 safety recalls. These figures position the 2016 CX-5 as a model year with documented reliability concerns concentrated in lighting systems, indicating that exterior electrical components represent the primary area of scrutiny for researchers assessing its long-term durability.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · 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
Tire sizeP225/65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1WPE14302 alt PE0114342
Engine air filterPE07133A0A
Spark plugPE5R18110A
Battery0000800035WB
Front wiper bladesKA0G67330 alt KD3767330
Serpentine beltPY0115908 alt PEDD15908
ThermostatPE0115171

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.2
Brake FluidSAE J1703
Clutch FluidSAE J1703
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.0-2.1
Engine CoolantMazda FL-22 Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.9 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0-19.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0-19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts36.0-43.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug30.0-42.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug30.0-42.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)550 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)500-600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)600-800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)660-760 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)720-870 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)670-770 rpm

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
Standard BCI Group Number55D23L

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum58.8 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum70.3 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)Fuel holding pressure 33
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum58.8 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum70.3 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)Ignition off fuel holding pressure 33
Engine Compressionpsi 103 - 128 / max variation 21.8 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 23-; Rear: 17-; Front: 23-; Rear: 17-
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 68-; Rear: 38-; Front: 68-
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.023; Rear: .310
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.060; Rear: .350
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .004
Maximum Drum DiameterFront and Rear: NA; Parking Brake: NS

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0-110.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 180 degrees, Step 3: 175.0-202.074–110 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0-53.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 71.0-97.0 inch lbs.27–53 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0-53.0 inch lbs, Step 2: 71.0-97.0 inch lbs.27–53 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0-23.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80.0-100.020–23 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0-23.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80.0-100.020–23 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 146.0 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil. · Step 1 · 13.0-18.0 ft. lbs.

232.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
385 degrees-95 degrees85 degrees
485 degrees-95 degrees85 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 146.0 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil. · Step 1 · 2.2-8.0 ft. lbs.

29.5-12.5 ft. lbs.9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
332.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
488 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
588 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees

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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 37,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 75,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 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.

Owner complaints about the 2016 Mazda CX5 dominate in one area — the exterior lighting, 152 of 507 reports (30%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 5 recall campaigns target the exterior lighting, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 31 of the reports describe a crash and 10 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the exterior lighting pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
704
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
507
Owner complaints
31 involved a crash · 10 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 507 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting152
Service Brakes47
Unknown Or Other39
Visibility/Wiper35
Power Train34
Electrical System32
Engine18
Structure13

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V644000Structure:Body:Hatchback/LiftgateReported 06/09/2016

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010… Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer…

16V203000SteeringReported 11/04/2016

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 704 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
01-008-262026-05-01Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are…
SA-031-262026-04-30StructureDESCRIPTION Some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged VIN plate or vehicle…
SA-029-262026-04-21Power TrainThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
SA-026-262026-04-16EngineThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes…

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 2016 CX5 take?

4.4 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2016 CX5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.