Mazda CX-5 · 2013–2025
Mazda CX-5 Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Mazda CX-5 air filters specification changed by year?
| Model years | Cabin filter | Interval | Engine air filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2025 | Mazda KD45-61-J6X9U | Every 15,000 mi (severe/dusty conditions) to 30,000 mi (normal) | Mazda PE07-13-3A0A (2017–2018); revised part number for 2019+ 2.5L. Confirm at a Mazda parts counter with VIN |
| 2013–2016 | Mazda KD45-61-J6X9U | Every 15,000 mi (severe/dusty conditions) to 30,000 mi (normal) | Mazda PE07-13-3A0A |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The air filters on a Mazda CX-5 is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
Mazda CX-5 air filters: common questions
What cabin air filter does a Mazda CX-5 take?
- Mazda KD45-61-J6X9U, or equivalents such as Fram CF11176, Wix WP10218.
Where is the cabin air filter on a Mazda CX-5?
- Behind the glovebox; squeeze the glovebox sides and drop it down, 5-minute DIY.
How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a Mazda CX-5?
- Every 15,000 mi (severe/dusty conditions) to 30,000 mi (normal). Sooner if you drive in heavy traffic, on dirt roads, or through wildfire smoke, a clogged filter shows up first as weak airflow and a foggy windshield that will not clear.
What engine air filter does a Mazda CX-5 take?
- Mazda PE07-13-3A0A (2017–2018); revised part number for 2019+ 2.5L. Confirm at a Mazda parts counter with VIN, replaced every 30,000 mi (more often in dusty conditions).
Sources
- Mazda USA official 2019 CX-5 owner's manual, engine/electrical specifications (battery Ah, spark plug part numbers)
- Mazda USA official 2019 CX-5 owner's manual, coolant/lubricant classifications
- Mazda USA official 2025 CX-5 owner's manual, scheduled maintenance intervals
- NHTSA recall 18V-426, side curtain air bags
- NHTSA recall 19V-497, PCM software stall
- NHTSA recall 21V-875, low-pressure fuel pump
- NHTSA TSB library, Service Alert SA-041/18 rocker arm inspection (cylinder deactivation)
- Mazda Connect Infotainment Settlement, official settlement site (class definition: CX-5 2016–2020)
- ClassAction.org, 2021 Mazda valve stem seal oil consumption proposed class action
- CarCostCanada, 2019 CX-5 Signature Diesel road test (168 hp / 290 lb-ft)
- Wikipedia, Mazda CX-5 second generation engine history
- Mazda parts forum, PY8W-14-302 turbo oil filter and 5.1 qt fill confirmation
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