Mazda CX-5: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2013 - 2024)

All Mazda CX-5s have a timing chain and interference engine.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Mazda CX-5.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2024 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2023 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.