Mazda CX-5 Towbar Replacement Parts

The Mazda CX-5 was available with a factory-fitted towbar as a genuine Mazda accessory across both generations, so used towbars do come up on the breakers market. Not every CX-5 will have had one fitted, as it was an optional extra rather than standard equipment, but they do genuinely exist for this model. When searching, it is worth specifying whether you want a detachable or fixed-neck towbar, as both types were available.

The first-generation CX-5 ran from 2012 to 2017 and the second generation was introduced in 2017, and these two generations ride on different platforms with different rear-end geometry and body structures. A towbar from one generation will not fit the other, so it is essential to match the part to the correct generation. Confirm the exact year of your vehicle with the breaker against your registration to make sure you are quoted the right part.

Trim level does not affect towbar fitment on the CX-5 — the rear body structure and tow point locations are the same regardless of whether your car is an SE, SE-L, Sport, GT Sport, or any other grade. The only practical difference you may notice between cars from different trim levels is whether accessories such as a rear parking sensor loom or trailer socket wiring are already present, which can affect the wiring kit rather than the towbar bracket itself. The towbar mounting hardware should interchange freely across trim levels within the same generation.

Both a 2019 and a 2021 Mazda CX-5 fall within the second generation, which launched in 2017, so in principle they share the same platform and rear body structure. That said, Mazda did introduce a mid-generation refresh to the second-gen CX-5, and whether any pressing or structural changes affected the towbar mounting points is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations before buying. If the breaker can verify both cars are the same spec at the rear, fitment is likely, but do not assume without checking.

The CX-5 was offered with both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive (AWD) layouts, and the towbar itself mounts to the rear body structure rather than the drivetrain, so the drive configuration does not affect which towbar bracket you need. Both FWD and AWD CX-5s of the same generation use the same rear end and the same towbar fitment. Engine choice similarly makes no difference to the towbar, so focus on getting the correct generation rather than worrying about drivetrain or engine variant.

The most important things to confirm are the generation of the donor vehicle (first-gen 2012–2017 or second-gen 2017 onwards) matched against your own registration, and whether the towbar is a fixed or detachable type to suit your preference. It is also worth asking whether the wiring loom and electrics are included, as these are often missing from breaker-sourced towbars and can be costly to replace separately. Providing the breaker with your full registration number is the best way to ensure you are quoted a compatible unit.