---
title: "2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 Maintenance Schedule"
description: "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."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/service-schedule"
updated: "2026-08-21"
---

# 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.

## 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 maintenance schedule (High confidence)

### 7,500 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

Note: 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.

- [2013 CX-5](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013)
- [2014 CX-5](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2014)
- [2015 CX-5](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2015)
- [2016 CX-5](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2016)

## What changed during the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2013 | US launch; 2.0L only at first, 6-speed manual or automatic, FWD or AWD |
| 2014 | 2.5L SkyActiv-G added on Touring/Grand Touring; 2.0L remains standard on Sport |
| 2016 | Facelift (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](https://owners-manual.mazda.com/gen/en/cx-5/cx-5_8ft1ee17b/contents/10020102.html)
- [NHTSA recall 16V-644, liftgate support struts](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2014)
- [NHTSA recall 16V-203, steering knuckle bolts](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2015)
- [NHTSA recall 16V-064, fuel filler pipe](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2015)
- [NHTSA recall 20V-063, LED daytime running lights](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2016)
- [Mazda Connect Infotainment Settlement, official settlement site (class definition, covered years)](https://www.mazdainfotainmentsettlement.com/)
- [Mazda parts catalog, PE01-14-302 oil filter cartridge](https://parts.mazdausa.com/p/Mazda__CX-5/CARTRIDGE--OIL-FILTER/105508476/PE01-14-302.html)
- [Wikipedia, Mazda CX-5 first generation engine/trim history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_CX-5)
- [Edmunds, 2016 Mazda CX-5 review and specs](https://www.edmunds.com/mazda/cx-5/2016/review/)

## Other Mazda CX-5 generations

- [2017-2025 Mazda CX-5 service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2017-2025/service-schedule)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/service-schedule).

## More for the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/fluids)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.