NHTSA Complaint #11682520 — 2019 MAZDA CX-5

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11682520
Vehicle	2019 MAZDA CX-5
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 4, 2025
Date Filed	August 22, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Timing cover oil leak. This is the same issue reported in technical bulletin #01-006/23 issued on 04/26/2023. There is oil leaking and the engine is smoking. No engine warning lights or other messages appeared. My car is a 2019 mazda CX-5 and has 31,954 miles. This problem has been confirmed by both an independent mechanic and the dealer service center. On 08/22/2025, I took my vehicle to dealer service for the repair. I also submitted a ticket to Mazda care for review of the case.

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