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.

Mazda CX-5 Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2013 – 2024	All	Timing Chain	Interference

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.

2024 Mazda CX-5 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2023 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2023 Mazda CX-5 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2022 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2022 Mazda CX-5 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl.	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2021 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2021 Mazda CX-5 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 227 hp Turbo (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 187 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2020 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2020 Mazda CX-5 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 227 hp Turbo (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 187 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2019 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2019 Mazda CX-5 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.2L 4 Cyl. 168 hp Turbo Diesel (SkyActiv-D SH-VPTS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 227 hp Turbo (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 187 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2018 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2018 Mazda CX-5 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 187 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2017 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2017 Mazda CX-5 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 187 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2016 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2016 Mazda CX-5 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 184 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. 155 hp (SkyActiv-G PE-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2015 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2015 Mazda CX-5 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 184 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. 155 hp (SkyActiv-G PE-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2014 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2014 Mazda CX-5 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 184 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. 155 hp (SkyActiv-G PE-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Mazda CX-5 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2013 Mazda CX-5 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. 155 hp (SkyActiv-G PE-VPS)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

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.