2013 Mazda CX-5 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Mazda CX-5, 5% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my Mazda 2013 CX-5 on the highway, when it suddenly lost power and would not accelerate. I pressed the the accelerated all the way to the floor and my vehicle would not accelerate. The engine light, low tire, and traction symbols all were lid up on the dashboard. I drove the vehicle back home at 20 MPH as this is the maximum top speed the vehicle would accelerate. I will check to see if there is a recall for this safety issue that can be life threatening.”
NHTSA complaint #11258913, filed 2019-09, 147,000 miles“While driving my vehicle on the interstate the car lost the ability to accelerate. All of the dashboard lights came on and I had to coast to the side of the interstate. After restarting the vehicle I was able to drive it but I cannot take the vehicle over 30 MPH now without it shuttering and having acceleration issues. This is a serious and life threatening issue that needs to be fixed free of charge. I have found other reports of this happening but I see no recall information. This needs to be fixed before Mazda has lawsuits filed against them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11413591, filed 2021-04, 130,000 miles“I once reported my vehicle hesitating going up our driveway and the check engine light coming on. After a week at the dealership service department, the service dept. Manager ask what type of gas we used. My husband always uses ethanol free gas, but a couple of times we weren't close to a station that sold ethanol free gas, so we had to buy what we could find. We were told that using gasoline with ethanol is what is causing all the problems. He said to never use gas with ethanol in it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10567984, filed 2014-03, 16,000 miles“In garage (thank goodness & not on road). Pushed button to start engine, it turned over but would not stay started, like not getting enough gas. Tried 5 more times to do this with same result. The kicker is, once ignition was pushed to turn on, I could not get it off so that all electrical equipment would shut down. Was told by Mazda service per call to disconnect negative battery cable ......which shut everything off. Car was taken on a flat bed tow truck to dealership. Still under a certified pre owned warranty, big joke! I was told I would have to pay $110. …”
NHTSA complaint #10870750, filed 2016-05, 39,000 miles“While driving vehicle on frwy, started losing power fast. As if the engine turned off. At light, traction light, stability control light and check engine light came on. Pulled to side of frwy turned car off, sat there in disbelief. I then turned the vehicle back on - only check engine light stayed on. Had power as if nothing had happen diag found code p1738, p0847. Galpin Mazda called tech line and they were told to perform a reflash to the PCM. This happen again about 2 months later. But this time all warning lights turned off after restarting. I will mention it on my next service visit.”
NHTSA complaint #10487545, filed 2012-12, 20,414 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032019Apr 11, 2026This 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…
- 10209728Mar 2, 2022Some customers may complain about a tapping or knocking noise coming from the rear seat after fuel fill. The concern will likely occur if the fuel tank is overfilled (more fuel…
- 10202695Oct 13, 2021Ethanol is becoming a common additive in gasoline. Gasoline containing ethanol is likely available at your local gasoline station. Typical blends of ethanol include E10 and E85…
- 10154879Mar 20, 2019In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 6% |
| 2021 | 8 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 4% |
| 2019 | 21 | 8% |
| 2018 | 39 | 11% |
| 2017 | 16 | 11% |
| 2016 | 20 | 4% |
| 2015 | 7 | 5% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mazda CX-5
58 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mazda CX-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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