Vehicle is a 2021 Mazda MX 5 (not CX5- website not conducive to adding correct or corrected info) GT model 6 speed manual. Oil change today revealed 3 quarts of oil burned last 7000 miles. Red oil light had come on yesterday. Appointment w Mazda dealer pending to assess excessive oil consumption, but several class action suits noted for same condition affected 2021 Mazda models.

This is a 2 year old car with 22,700 miles on it- no way it should be burning 3 quarts of oil in a few thousand miles since last scheduled oil change. Concerned and highly frustrated w Mazda in NJ (bought my wife a 2022 CX30 red soul SUV, as well). This sucks!

I love my little ND 6 speed, but this new problem is just nuts.

(Signed on to a class action lawsuit for 2021 Mazda’s w similar oil consumption problems, and am awaiting “diagnostic” at dealership in East Brunswick NJ (open road Mazda) on Tuesday, 5/16)

So I bought this Brand New Mazda CX5 to lower my fuel consumption and have fewer oil changes, since they recommend every 7500 miles for my type of driving. Gas mileage is good, but the oil changes are even more frequently needing attention than my 137,000 mi Jeep Wrangler!!

My low oil light came on after my first oil change, which prompted me to visit my local auto shop whom I trust. They pulled a Technical Service Bulletin, Bulletin number 01-012/21, they printed and showed to me. So there is no known fix yet except to check levels regularly and top off the oil at Mazda's expense.

Two things that concern me are the burnt oil is flowing through the exhaust system which will probably shorten the life of the catalytic converter and O2 sensors not to mention the buildup on the valves in the engine. And second, not only does this cost me in my time but now they recommend shorter oil change intervals which cost real money that I thought I'd be saving.

I love the car, but, come on Mazda! What changed from the 2019 model? Did you get cheaper parts? This can't be a huge mystery on what caused this problem. My main concern is that I put on 20,000 miles per year and I worry the damage will be done and I will be out of warranty before they can figure out the solution.

I spoke with Mazda dealership and they recommend that I drive again until low oil warning once or twice more to establish a pattern and start the process for future repair. Now the annoying part is that I will have to spend my time to get the oil topped off regularly hoping this fix comes soon.

Hyundai owners have filed a lawsuit and I think Mazda owners affected should start to consider our options.