One problem related to transmission fluid leaking 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.
The vehicle was bought brand new on 06/30/2015. It needed a new transmission at 20,690 miles (09/02/16). At ~43,000 miles, leaks were detected. The mechanic diagnosed the problem as powertrain issues. The leak was transmission fluid that spread to the whole length of the car underneath. The dealer was contacted, car was towed to the dealership that later confirmed the mechanic's diagnosis. Powertrain will be fixed at the manufacturer's expense (the manufacturer considers it a manufacturing issue and has honored the warranty).