2013–2016 KE (1st generation)
2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 Factory Maintenance Schedule
The factory maintenance schedule for the 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 covering every service through 60,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it.
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2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 maintenance schedule
High confidence7,500 miles / 12 months
- Replace engine oil and filter (0W-20 synthetic)
- Rotate tires
- Inspect brakes, fluid levels, wipers, drive belts
15,000 miles / 12 months
- Replace cabin air filter
- Inspect steering, suspension, exhaust, fuel lines
30,000 miles / 24 months
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace spark plugs (or by 60k if condition allows)
- Inspect brake fluid, coolant condition
60,000 miles / 60 months
- Replace spark plugs if not already done
- Inspect drive shaft boots, ball joints
Severe service (short trips, dusty roads, towing, extended idling) halves the oil interval to 5,000 mi / 6 months per Mazda's Schedule 2.
Which Mazda CX-5 model years does this cover?
These service schedule 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 service schedule: common questions
How often does a 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 need servicing?
- The first scheduled visit is at 7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there.
What is due at 30,000 miles on a 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5?
- Replace engine air filter; Replace spark plugs (or by 60k if condition allows); Inspect brake fluid, coolant condition.
What is due at 60,000 miles on a 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5?
- Replace spark plugs if not already done; Inspect drive shaft boots, ball joints.
Does severe service change the schedule for a 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5?
- Severe service (short trips, dusty roads, towing, extended idling) halves the oil interval to 5,000 mi / 6 months per Mazda's Schedule 2.
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