2013 Mazda CX-5: battery drain or dead battery

Filed Dec 26, 2025 · TX

Shifter switch has gone out and no longer recognizes the car is in park, causes battery drainage because car cannot fully turn off. Car not recognizing gears can cause car accidents and possible loss of life. This issue can be found online as a known defect in mazda cx-5 that has not been recalled. Vehicle has been inspected and issue has been verified.There were no warning lights, sounds or symptoms of potential failure before failure.

Filed Dec 26, 2025 · TX

Shifter switch has gone out and no longer recognizes the car is in park, causes battery drainage because car cannot fully turn off. Car not recognizing gears can cause car accidents and possible loss of life. This issue can be found online as a known defect in mazda cx-5 that has not been recalled. Vehicle has been inspected and issue has been verified.There were no warning lights, sounds or symptoms of potential failure before failure. Mazda has had recalls and service bulletins related to shifter/ignition switches, particularly for models like the CX-5 and MX-5 (Miata) in years like 2013-2019, concerning worn shifter switch units (Part #KDY0-46-040) that can prevent the ignition from fully turning off in Park, potentially draining the battery or causing accidental activation. While some were major recalls (like the 1.4 million vehicle ignition switch issue in 2015), many were Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the shifter switch issue where owners sometimes got repairs free even outside warranty due to the commonality.

Filed Dec 26, 2025 · TX

Shifter switch has gone out and no longer recognizes the car is in park, causes battery drainage because car cannot fully turn off. Car not recognizing gears can cause car accidents and possible loss of life. This issue can be found online as a known defect in mazda cx-5 that has not been recalled. Vehicle has been inspected and issue has been verified.There were no warning lights, sounds or symptoms of potential failure before failure. Mazda has had recalls and service bulletins related to shifter/ignition switches, particularly for models like the CX-5 and MX-5 (Miata) in years like 2013-2019, concerning worn shifter switch units (Part #KDY0-46-040) that can prevent the ignition from fully turning off in Park, potentially draining the battery or causing accidental activation. While some were major recalls (like the 1.4 million vehicle ignition switch issue in 2015), many were Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the shifter switch issue where owners sometimes got repairs free even outside warranty due to the commonality.

Filed Dec 26, 2025 · TX

Shifter switch has gone out and no longer recognizes the car is in park, causes battery drainage because car cannot fully turn off. Car not recognizing gears can cause car accidents and possible loss of life. This issue can be found online as a known defect in mazda cx-5 that has not been recalled. Vehicle has been inspected and issue has been verified.There were no warning lights, sounds or symptoms of potential failure before failure. Mazda has had recalls and service bulletins related to shifter/ignition switches, particularly for models like the CX-5 and MX-5 (Miata) in years like 2013-2019, concerning worn shifter switch units (Part #KDY0-46-040) that can prevent the ignition from fully turning off in Park, potentially draining the battery or causing accidental activation. While some were major recalls (like the 1.4 million vehicle ignition switch issue in 2015), many were Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the shifter switch issue where owners sometimes got repairs free even outside warranty due to the commonality.

Filed Dec 26, 2025 · TX

Shifter switch has gone out and no longer recognizes the car is in park, causes battery drainage because car cannot fully turn off. Car not recognizing gears can cause car accidents and possible loss of life. This issue can be found online as a known defect in mazda cx-5 that has not been recalled. Vehicle has been inspected and issue has been verified.There were no warning lights, sounds or symptoms of potential failure before failure. Mazda has had recalls and service bulletins related to shifter/ignition switches, particularly for models like the CX-5 and MX-5 (Miata) in years like 2013-2019, concerning worn shifter switch units (Part #KDY0-46-040) that can prevent the ignition from fully turning off in Park, potentially draining the battery or causing accidental activation. While some were major recalls (like the 1.4 million vehicle ignition switch issue in 2015), many were Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the shifter switch issue where owners sometimes got repairs free even outside warranty due to the commonality.

Filed Apr 3, 2023 · Electrical · TN

The car does not turn off when I put it in park and push the ON/OFF button. I have to start and turn off multiple times and jiggle the gear shift multiple times before it turns off. Sometimes even that doesn't work. Because the car doesn't completely turn off, it runs the battery down which leaves me dangerously stranded. The car is available for inspection. My safety is put at risk because it drains the battery and leaves me stranded, sometimes in dangerous situations unable to get assistance. I have not taken it to a dealer or service center but have seen MULTIPLE reports of other owners of this same vehicle having the same problem. The problem has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms before the problems started. It started a while ago but I'm not certain of the date. The messages I've read online of it happening to others are from several years ago, so this seems to be a problem that has been ongoing for several years that Mazda has failed to address.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · NE

The engine cuts when I put my car in park and push my start/stop button but the radio stays on after. I try over and over again to turn my car off fully by switching gear and turning the car on and off. This has happened daily for me. I noticed that this may have something to do with the electrical shortage of the ignition switch. It's very unsafe. It can cause battery drainage and can lead to other electrical issues.

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Engine · 25,000 miles · GA

When I put it in park and press button to shut it off, the auxiliary power stays on. This makes the car where it cannot be locked and drains the battery. It is a safety hazard.

Filed Sep 27, 2019 · RI

Defective parking switch. Ignition fails to disengage even though the dashboard display shows the car is in park. At times the engine stays on; majority of the instances the engine shuts down but the ignition remains on with an audible alarm sounding when the driver's door is open. This problem drains the battery completely and requires disconnecting the battery to avoid the drain. Dangerous for everyone but particularly dangerous for those who are deaf when the engine runs or the ignition stays on and causes the battery to drain. The vehicle is parked when this occurs. At times continuing to turn on the engine, shifting through all options and back in to park solves the problem. Several occasions when shifting back into park and turning off the ignition will not solve the problem. The problem started to occur randomly but now occurs daily. Since this issue I have replaced starter and battery with no affect. The mechanic found the technical service bulletin issues by mazda for this problem.

Filed Sep 14, 2019 · 83,000 miles · CO

Defective parking switch. Ignition fails to disengage even though the dashboard display shows the car is in park. At times the engine stays on; majority of the instances the engine shuts down but the ignition remains on with an audible alarm sounding when the driver's door is open. This problem drains the battery completely and requires disconnecting the battery to avoid the drain. Dangerous for everyone but particularly dangerous for those who are deaf when the engine runs or the ignition stays on and causes the battery to drain. The vehicle is parked when this occurs. At times continuing to turn on the engine, shifting through all options and back in to park solves the problem. Several occasions when shifting back into park and turning off the ignition will not solve the problem. The problem started to occur randomly 10/16/2018 but occured with daily frequency on 9/9/2019, the repairs were made on 9/13/2019 when the mechanic found the technical service bulletin issues by mazda for this problem.

Filed May 29, 2019 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · SC

The engine is not turning completely off when parking. You put the shifter in park and press the starter button off, it is staying on. The radio and any other accessories are staying on. I am having to re-start the vehicle multiple times and re-positioning the shifter in park for vehicle to actually turn off. In addition to draining the battery, I am concerned about other damage it could possibly cause. Also, there's the possibility of being alone and stranded somewhere. It's clearly a safety issue that I believe they are aware of.

Filed Sep 25, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 75,000 miles · PA

When stopped and with the engine and all lights turned off, the car will drain the battery and not be able to be started. This has resulted in being stranded in many places. In fact, I now carry a rechargable battery pack to keep from being stranded once a month.