NHTSA Complaint #11666001 — 2023 MAZDA CX-5

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11666001
Vehicle	2023 MAZDA CX-5
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 8, 2025
Date Filed	June 10, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

Vehicle is a 2023 Mazda CX-5 Signature Turbo model that had a leaking hydraulic tensioner for the serpentine belt at 15,759 miles. Mazda technician cleaned the hydraulic tensioner, and less than 500 miles later the leak returned. This is common enough in the community to expand TSB’s on this part.

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