KE (1st generation) · 2013–2016 · Compact SUV
2013 Mazda CX-5 parts and specs
Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place.
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Quick facts
Specifications for the 2013–2016 CX-5
Oil & filter
Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval
Battery
BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded
Tires & wheels
Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque
Wiper blades
Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths
Air & cabin filters
Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals
Bulbs
Headlight, fog and marker bulb types
Brakes
Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes
Fluids
Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities
Service schedule
What's actually due at every mileage interval
Problems & reliability
Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid
Oil light reset
Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools
Key fob battery
Which coin cell the remote takes
Specs
Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy
These specifications are shared across every CX-5 of the KE (1st generation) generation. See the 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 overview for the full picture, or the Mazda CX-5 guide to compare every generation.
What changed for the 2013 Mazda CX-5
- 2013US launch; 2.0L only at first, 6-speed manual or automatic, FWD or AWD
Known problems with the 2013 Mazda CX-5
1 of the 5 issues we track for the 2013–2016 generation is documented against the 2013 model year, and 1 carries a recall or service bulletin.
Liftgate support strut corrosion (recall)
moderateNHTSA 16V-644 (Mazda campaign 9916H)The gas-charged struts that hold the power/manual liftgate open can corrode internally and lose pressure, allowing the liftgate to drop unexpectedly and strike someone underneath. Mazda recalled all 2013–2016 CX-5s built through December 2015 and replaces both struts free of charge, though replacement parts were on backorder for years after the recall began.
Typical cost: Free under recall
4 more issues reported in other 2013–2016 years
- Front strut-to-steering-knuckle bolt loosening (recall) — 2014–2016
- Fuel filler pipe rupture risk (recall) — 2014–2016
- LED daytime running light failure (recall) — 2016
- Mazda Connect infotainment freezes and reboots (class-action settlement) — 2016 (part of a wider 2016–2020 settlement class across CX-5/CX-9/Mazda6/CX-3)
Full detail, costs and sources on the Mazda CX-5 problems and years to avoid guide.
Which engines were offered in the 2013 CX-5?
| Engine | Trims | Oil | Oil capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L SkyActiv-G (PE-VPS) | Sport (FWD, 6-speed manual only) | 0W-20 | 4.4 qt |
About the Mazda CX-5
The Mazda CX-5 is Mazda's best-selling model in the US and the compact SUV enthusiast reviewers point to when they say a crossover can actually be fun to drive. 5L four-cylinder, a conventional 6-speed automatic, and no turbo or CVT anywhere in the lineup, simple, low-maintenance mechanicals whose main documented weak spots are a corrosion-prone liftgate strut recall and a steering-knuckle bolt recall. 2L SkyActiv-D diesel for 2019–2020 that Mazda quietly dropped after low demand.
5L engines, a widely reported cylinder-deactivation shudder/vibration that Mazda never fully resolved with a clean fix, exhaust valve-stem-seal oil consumption on some 2021 engines, and a class-action settlement covering Mazda Connect infotainment freezes/reboots on 2016–2020 CX-5s. All CX-5s from 2013 on use FL-22 long-life coolant, Mazda ATF-FZ automatic transmission fluid, a Group 35 battery, and a CR2032 key fob battery. Parts that are cheap and easy to find regardless of which generation you own.
For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the full Mazda CX-5 guide.
Other Mazda CX-5 years
Sources
- Mazda global owner's manual, CX-5 KE lubricant quality and capacities
- NHTSA recall 16V-644, liftgate support struts
- NHTSA recall 16V-203, steering knuckle bolts
- NHTSA recall 16V-064, fuel filler pipe
- NHTSA recall 20V-063, LED daytime running lights
- Mazda Connect Infotainment Settlement, official settlement site (class definition, covered years)
- Mazda parts catalog, PE01-14-302 oil filter cartridge
- Wikipedia, Mazda CX-5 first generation engine/trim history
- Edmunds, 2016 Mazda CX-5 review and specs