Oil level rising (DPF regeneration)
usually 20,000–120,000 km · High risk
Signs: Oil level warning, oil too thin
Fix: Shorter oil intervals, software update
€0–200
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.5 / 1.8 / 2.2 Skyactiv-D
Diesel · 1,499 / 1,759 / 2,191 cm³ · 77–140 kW
8
model generations
2
known faults
320,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 8 model generations, among them: Mazda CX-5 (KE), Mazda6 (GJ), Mazda CX-5 (KF), Mazda CX-3, Mazda3 (BM / BN), Mazda2 and 2 more.
The most expensive known risk is injector seals / carbon: it usually appears at 80,000–160,000 km and costs €400–2,000 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,499 / 1,759 / 2,191 cm³ |
| Power | 77–140 kW |
| Years | 2012–2027 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · ACEA C2 / C3 (DL-1) · ~5.1 L · every 20,000 km |
| Engine codes | SH-VPTS, SH-VPTR, SH-VPTH, S5-DPTS, S8-DPTS |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Injector seals / carbon
usually 80,000–160,000 km · High risk
Signs: Knock, smoke, power loss
Fix: Replace seals, decarbonise
€400–2,000
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Mazda CX-5 (KE) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 20,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 40,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 60,000 km or every 36 months | €40–110 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 200,000 km or every 120 months | €70–150 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Mazda CX-3 2015–2022Mazda CX-5 (KE) 2012–2017Mazda CX-5 (KF) 2017–Mazda CX-30 2019–Mazda2 2014–Mazda3 (BM / BN) 2013–2019Mazda3 (BP) 2019–Mazda6 (GJ) 2012–
Common questions
Does the 1.5 / 1.8 / 2.2 Skyactiv-D engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.5 / 1.8 / 2.2 Skyactiv-D engine take?
0W-30 / 5W-30 · ACEA C2 / C3 (DL-1) · ~5.1 L · every 20,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.5 / 1.8 / 2.2 Skyactiv-D engine?
The faults with the highest risk: injector seals / carbon (80,000–160,000 km, €400–2,000); oil level rising (DPF regeneration) (20,000–120,000 km, €0–200).
Which cars have the 1.5 / 1.8 / 2.2 Skyactiv-D engine?
Mazda CX-5 (KE), Mazda6 (GJ), Mazda CX-5 (KF), Mazda CX-3, Mazda3 (BM / BN), Mazda2 and 2 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026