2015 Mazda CX-5 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 Mazda CX-5, 5% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 bought a brand new 2015 Mazda CX-5 it had less than 50 miles on it. That was december 2015. I gave the car to my son, who has been driving it for the last 2 years. He had the oil changed every 5000 miles with the synthetic oil which I was told was the correct way according to Mazda. On april the 24th 2019 the car died on the highway. My son said the lights on the control panel flashed and the car started slowing down and killed over would not start before it died my son said the engine started knocking really loud. …”
NHTSA complaint #11207850, filed 2019-05, 75,000 miles“While driving on the freeway the check engine light came on. I was able to drive the car home the remaining 20 minutes but there was some noticeable difficulty accelerating. When I went to turn on the car later that day the engine would not turn over and there was an audible rattling/chugging sound and the car itself shook. I was unable to get the car to start and the check engine light remained on. I had AAA check the battery the next day and confirm it was not a battery issue and a diagnostic revealed the P0192 code. …”
NHTSA complaint #11605868, filed 2024-08“I was near a red light and applied the brakes, but the car accelerated and ran into the truck stopped in front of me. This happened around May of 2024. I took the car to the Elk Grove Mazda dealer. They ran diagnostic and road tests but found nothing wrong. The car had the same problem again sometime later inside my garage. The car rammed into the drywall while I tried to stop by pressing the brake pedal. I took the car to the AAA repair shop in August 2024. They spent three days, and they told me they found a problem with the steering angle sensor. It was 22 degrees off calibration. …”
NHTSA complaint #11674250, filed 2025-07“The contact owns a 2015 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle causing the vehicle to need refueling more often. The contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V064000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which required that the fuel pump or tank to be replaced. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who informed her that the repair only required a sealant and cover that had since corroded. …”
NHTSA complaint #11512131, filed 2023-03, 74,000 miles“Occasionally have sudden unintended acceleration. Went to dealer, no codes shown. Replaced battery and did throttle service. Happens 1 or 2 times a month generally within first 5 minutes of trip when attempting to stop. While braking , rpm's go to 3k and brakes barely hold car stopped, so I throw it in neutral to stop...rpms eventually go down to normal. It's obviously a very dangerous situation. Im going to make another appt with dealer again but not optimistic because no codes show and they will keep the car until it happens but that could take forever. …”
NHTSA complaint #11539137, filed 2023-08Related recalls
- 16V064000Feb 3, 2016Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The…Covers: Mazda CX-5 2014–2016
Related 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 2015 Mazda CX-5
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Mazda CX-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology