2013–2016 KE (1st generation)
2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 Headlight and Bulb Sizes
Low beams use H11 on the 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5. Full bulb chart for every position, plus whether LED replacements fit the factory housings.
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2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 bulb chart
| Position | Bulb type |
|---|---|
| Low beam | H11 |
| High beam | 9005 (HB3) |
| note | Grand Touring's optional adaptive front lighting used HID (D4S) bidirectional headlamps instead of halogen, verify trim before ordering bulbs |
Bulb fitments can vary with option packages (halogen vs. LED lighting). Confirm the bulb you are removing matches before ordering.
Which Mazda CX-5 model years does this cover?
These headlight bulbs specifications apply to every Mazda CX-5 built from 2013 through 2016 — the KE (1st generation), compact suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5
- 2013US launch; 2.0L only at first, 6-speed manual or automatic, FWD or AWD
- 20142.5L SkyActiv-G added on Touring/Grand Touring; 2.0L remains standard on Sport
- 2016Facelift (styling, chassis stiffening, updated i-Activsense safety suite); mechanical specs (oil, filters, wipers) carry over unchanged
2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 headlight bulbs: common questions
What headlight bulb does a 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 use?
- H11 for the low beam and 9005 (HB3) for the high beam. Trims with factory LED or HID projectors use a sealed assembly instead and are not bulb-serviceable.
Can you put LED bulbs in a 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5?
- Physically, yes, LED replacements exist in every common base. Whether they work well depends on the housing: a reflector housing designed around a halogen filament scatters LED output into oncoming traffic instead of down the road. Projector housings tolerate the swap far better. Some vehicles also flag the lower current draw as a bulb-out fault.
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