2017 Mazda CX-5 fuel/propulsion system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Mazda CX-5 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Twice now, my 2017 Mazda CX-5 stalled on the highway with a check engine light popping up--both times was driving around 60-70mph for a couple of hours and had about a quarter tank of gas left. The first time, no code was found, but the second time, after a deeper diagnostic, the dealership found a…”
filed Oct 14, 2024
“18-20 year same model and trim were recalled for fuel pump. Mine a 2017 has same symptoms died on highway going 75 almost life threatening. SEVERAL threads online with 2017 models are stating same case. I believe should be included in recall - very dangerous. Please please escalate so no one gets…”
filed Mar 7, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. MT-003/22 03/02/22 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about a tapping or knocking noise coming from the…
SA-023-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 11, 2026
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other CX-5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CX-5 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 CX-5 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 CX-5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 CX-5 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 CX-5 | 7 | 5% |
| 2020 CX-5 | 4 | 4% |
| 2019 CX-5 | 15 | 6% |
| 2018 CX-5 | 20 | 6% |
| 2016 CX-5 | 19 | 4% |
| 2015 CX-5 | 5 | 4% |
| 2014 CX-5 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 CX-5 | 9 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Mazda CX-5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.