Massive oil leak on passenger side from under-shield, smoking from engine bay

[tth42]

Noticed a strong smell of burning oil and rubber through the air vents today, pulled over and opened my hood to a plume of smoldering smoke and a pool of oil on the ground. After a look underneath, everything on the passenger side is absolutely covered in oil. No oil pressure/level lights or unusual performance, but it’s been parked for now. Did I get cursed by the Skyactiv 2.5 NA cylinder head issue? (yes my VIN is included in the models with cylinder deactivation).

2018 CX-5 2.5 NA 109k miles

 

[Jmaz]

I assume you checked to see if the oil filter is tight since it's on the passenger side of the car and on the bottom side of the car where the oil is.

 

[tth42]

I assume you checked to see if the oil filter is tight since it's on the passenger side of the car and on the bottom side of the car where the oil is.

Yes, both the filter and drain plug are secure and torqued appropriately.

 

[stickerbush]

That sucks. Are you going to take it to a mechanic or diagnose yourself?