One problem related to transmission failure has been reported for the 2016 Mazda CX-5. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Mazda CX-5 based on all problems reported for the 2016 CX-5.
I had driven my new car for only about 700 miles when the transmission failed. I was waiting for a red light to turn green. When it did, I pressed on the gas and the car engine roared, but the transmission acted as if it were in neutral. The car went no where for about five seconds. I put on my hazard lights and was lucky not to be hit from behind. Eventually, the drive kicked in. I took it to the dealer and was told it needed a new transmission. There was no known recall issue as of yet. Mazda replaced the transmission as per the warranty.