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2013 Mazda MAZDA5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 MAZDA5.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2013 Mazda MAZDA5 is a passenger car equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, achieving an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city, 37 highway, and 31 combined while using 5.3 quarts of 0W-20 API oil. Within the model’s 2006–2016 run, its 24 owner complaints place it among the more reliable years, a stark contrast to the 78 complaints of the 2006 debut and approaching the low of just 1 complaint for 2011, signaling a mature and sorted design.

Model year201720162015201420132012201020092008

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy28/37/31 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 / turnLIGHTOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLF0514302B
Engine air filterLF5013Z40A9U
Fuel filterLFB613ZE0
Battery0000800035WB
Front wiper bladesCC3067330 alt CC3867330
Serpentine beltL53815909A
ThermostatLF0315165A alt L33615170
Cabin air filterCC2961J6X

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length180.7 in
Overall width68.9 in
Overall height63.8 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Curb weight3459 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined28 / 37 / 31 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.

8.2–10.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.20 sec — 2014 Sport
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2012Sport 2.5L I-48.30 sec16.50 sec157 hpFWD
2012Grand Touring 2.5L I-49.00 sec17.10 sec157 hpFWD
2012Touring 2.5L I-49.10 sec17.00 sec157 hpFWD
2012Grand Touring 2.5L I-410.30 sec17.80 sec157 hpFWD
2014Sport 2.5L I-48.20 sec16.30 sec157 hpFWD
2015Grand Touring 2.5L I-49.00 sec17.00 sec157 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.3 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. 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
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.3 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-80 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity6.1

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs11-12 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32-47 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-87 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub175-202 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.01-1.11 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)29.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)29.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 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 Knuckle61-74 ft-lbs / 45-56 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.937 in / 0.386 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.906 in / 0.354 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020–23 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
171-76 ft. lbs., step 2: 87-9371–76 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
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134-39 ft. lbs., Step 2: 57-61, Step 3: 80-8534–39 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
16-9 ft. lbs., Step 2: 21-23 ft. lbs., Step 3: 906–9 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 60,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 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 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)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 75,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark Plugs (replace)
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 2013 Mazda MAZDA5 falls within a generation that saw a dramatic reduction in complaints following a apparent redesign after 2010—complaints dropped from 57 in 2010 to just 1 in 2011, then fluctuated in the mid-range (36 in 2012) before settling to 24 in 2013. This places the 2013 model near the tail end of a downward complaint trend that continued through 2016 (12, then 8, then 2 complaints), suggesting incremental improvement in reported issues over the model run. Recalls remained consistently low at 1 per year from 2012–2015, with zero investigations across the entire 2013–2016 span, indicating no systemic safety defects requiring federal intervention. TSB volume stayed elevated at 219 in 2013 (among the highest in the dataset), though this metric reflects technical service bulletins—a measure of manufacturer awareness rather than defect severity. The 2013 model's top complaint areas (structure, steering, service brakes) are dispersed and low in count (4, 3, and 3 respectively), with 4 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints providing no red flags. The concrete takeaway: the 2013 MAZDA5 represents a relatively mature and stable year within a generation that had resolved earlier quality concerns, making it a defensible purchase among used minivan options for that era.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
219
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
24
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 24 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure4
Steering3
Service Brakes3
Unknown Or Other2
Seats2
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness,Insert, Padding1
Suspension,Service Brakes,Engine1
Tires1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 219 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

How much oil does the 2013 MAZDA5 take?

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

Does the 2013 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 28 city / 37 highway / 31 combined mpg.