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2019 Mazda CX5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 CX5.

Body SUV

The 2019 Mazda CX-5 stands as a refined compact SUV built on Mazda’s Skyactiv platform, blending a sleek, aerodynamic body with a choice of responsive engines, including a turbocharged option that demands either 5W-30 or 0W-20 oil for optimal performance. With just 260 owner complaints logged—primarily centered on engine-related issues—and only two recalls issued, this model year marks a notably stable point in the CX-5’s evolution, offering researchers a dependable benchmark in the lineup’s reliability history. Its balanced engineering and lower-than-average reported problems suggest a maturation of the design, making it a practical reference for those assessing long-term ownership risks.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacityTurbo EnginesOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque80-108 ft-lbsOEM · 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 sizeP225/65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1WPE14302 alt 1WPY14302
Engine air filterPE07133A0A alt PY8W133A0
Fuel filterPE0113ZE0 alt PE1A13ZE0
Spark plugPY8V18110 alt PE5R18110A
Battery0000800035WB alt 000080124FWB
Front wiper bladesKB7W67330B alt KD2W67330
Serpentine beltPY0115908 alt P30115908
ThermostatP50215171 alt KL0115171A9U

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds Turbo Engines of 5W-30 / 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80-108 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantMazda FL-22 Coolant
Engine Oil5W-30 · 0W-20

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80-85 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts113-118 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15-19 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80-108 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)675 Electrical Speed Up; 725 AC Speed Up rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)±75 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerMazda
Spark Plug Gap.041-.051 in
Spark Plug Torque12-14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.031 - 1.131 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.38 oz
Standard BCI Group Number55D23L
Standard BCI Cranking Performance0 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum58.8 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum70.3 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)33.0
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)33.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 17.0 -
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 68.0 -; Rear: 63.0 -
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079 in; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.023; Rear: .315
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.060; Rear: .350
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .004

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1110.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 180 degrees, Step 3: 175.0-202.0110 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1110.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 180 degrees, Step 3: 175.0-202.0110 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
127-53 inch lbs., Step 2: 71-97 inch lbs.27–53 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80°-100°.20–23 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.5-12.5 ft. lbs. Step 2: 32-34 ft. lbs. Step 3: 85-95°. Step 4: Repeat Step 3.9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.5-12.5 ft. lbs. Step 2: 32-34 ft. lbs. Step 3: 85-95°. Step 4: Repeat Step 3.9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Main Bolts: Step 1: 20-30 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen all bolts.

323-25 ft. lbs., Step 4: 58°-62°. Side Bolts: 15-1823–25 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 5,000 miEngine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 7,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (clean) · 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) · Fuel Filter (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.

Owner complaints about the 2019 Mazda CX5 dominate in one area — the engine, 92 of 260 reports (35%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the engine are also the target of recall 19V-497 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 7 of the reports describe a crash and 2 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine 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.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
559
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
260
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 260 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine92
Unknown Or Other25
Electrical System23
Power Train,Engine14
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other10
Visibility/Wiper7
Power Train6
Air Bags5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V497000EngineReported 27/06/2019

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall. Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at…

21V875000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 12/11/2021

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and… Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 559 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 2019 CX5 take?

Turbo Engines of Turbo Engines: 5W-30; Non Turbo Engines: 0W-20., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 CX5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.