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2010 Mazda Mazda5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Mazda5.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S5)

The 2010 Mazda5 is a passenger car powered by a five-speed automatic transmission that delivers EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. With 57 total owner complaints against a model complaint history spanning 2006 through 2016, the 2010 sits between the model's highest complaint year of 2006 (78 complaints) and its lowest of 2011 (1 complaint), indicating a middle-ground reliability position within the vehicle's production run. The top complaint area for the 2010 model was air bags, and with one recall issued during this model year, prospective buyers should verify that any outstanding recall work has been completed prior to purchase.

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Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque65-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 26R MT · 540 CCA battery, OE oil filter LF0514302B. 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 26R MT · 540 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-50R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLF0514302B
Engine air filterLF5013Z40A9U
Fuel filterLFB613ZE0 alt LFB613ZE1
Battery0000800035WB
Front wiper bladesCC3867330 alt CC3067330
Serpentine beltLF5015908B alt L37215909A
ThermostatLF0315165A alt LF7015170
Cabin air filterCC2961J6X

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S5)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.5 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height64.2 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Curb weight3424 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainFront-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 Mazda5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.9–10.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.90 sec — 2008 Touring
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2009Grand Touring 2.3L I-410.00 sec17.70 sec153 hpFWD
2008Touring 2.3L I-48.90 sec16.80 sec153 hpFWD
2008Grand Touring 2.3L I-49.40 sec17.30 sec153 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 65-87 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 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 Capacity8.6
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-80 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity6.1
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) BearingsSOHC: 30-36 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsSOHC: 14-22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32-47 ft-lbs
Main BearingsSOHC: 75-85 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-87 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub174-202 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition TimingTurbo: 10, Non-Turbo: 8 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number26R MT
Standard BCI Cranking Performance540 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)36.2 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)36.2 psi
Injector Primary Resistance11.4
Injector Primary Resistance1.0-1.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Oil Pressure57-94 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.009-0.011 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.011-0.012 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket19-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle60-75 ft-lbs / 49-56 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0016 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.937 in / 0.385 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.91 in / 0.354 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep DOHC

162 inch lbs., Step 2: 1262 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
171-77 ft. lbs., step 2: 87-9371–77 ft. lbs
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 every 60,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 60,000 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 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 25,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 37,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEmission Control System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 75,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark 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.

The 2010 Mazda5 closes the 2006–2010 model run with the lowest complaint count (57) and fewest recalls (1) of that five-year span, while recording zero investigations compared to one each in 2007–2009. Its 217 technical service bulletins align with the generation's typical 197–219 range, indicating steady manufacturer attention to emerging issues. The following 2011 model year shows an anomalous drop to just one complaint and 181 TSBs before complaints modestly rebound to 36 in 2012 and then decline through 2016. In 2010, air bag complaints lead at 11 reports, followed by tires (6), structure (5), and steering (4), with two crash-related and one fire-related complaint recorded; the data doesn't specify root causes for these categories. This combination of improving federal metrics and moderate TSB volume suggests the 2010 is a relatively sound choice within the first generation, provided any outstanding air bag or steering campaigns have been addressed.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
217
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
57
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 57 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags11
Tires6
Structure5
Steering4
Unknown Or Other3
Engine3
Suspension2
Seat Belts2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

10V600000Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 24/11/2010

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 29, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 28, 2010. WATER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM THE HARNESS CONNECTOR OF THE FUEL PUMP DUE TO… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR AND IF NECESSARY IT WILL BE REPLACED AND THE HARNESS WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 217 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…
SA-029-262026-04-21Power TrainThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
SA-061-252025-12-17Electrical SystemIf you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start…
07-004-25a2025-12-10Unknown Or OtherA musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
SA-039/252025-08-21StructureSome vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.)…

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 2010 Mazda5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Mazda5 get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.