2017 Mazda CX-5 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 11%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Mazda CX-5, 11% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Without any warning, while driving on a highway at approximately 65 MPH, the car suddenly stalled. Thankfully, on both occasions, I was able to avoid an accident and pull over to the side of the road. Coincidentally, I also own a 2018 Mazda CX-5 and in october of 2019, I received a recall notice (3719f, NHTSA #19v-497) for the 2018 car. The description in the recall sounds like the exact issue I have faced with my 2017 Mazda yet there is no recall as of now on my 2017.”
NHTSA complaint #11388675, filed 2021-01, 40,000 miles“Without any warning, while driving on a highway at approximately 65 MPH, the car suddenly stalled. Thankfully, on both occasions, I was able to avoid an accident and pull over to the side of the road. Coincidentally, I also own a 2018 Mazda CX-5 and in october of 2019, I received a recall notice (3719f, NHTSA #19v-497) for the 2018 car. The description in the recall sounds like the exact issue I have faced with my 2017 Mazda yet there is no recall as of now on my 2017.”
NHTSA complaint #11388676, filed 2021-01, 60,000 miles“While driving southbound on I-75 north of north ft. Meyers, fl the vehicle stuttered slightly and stalled, with just enough time to pull to the right shoulder and park. It would not restart and appeared to be out of fuel, though the gauge indicated approx. 1/4 full. The Mazda emergency road service number was called and they dispatched a service vehicle. At the same time the mechanic arrived, a fl road ranger also arrived and put one gallon of gas in the vehicle. We were able to restart the vehicle then and drive to the next exit where we put in just 10 gallons to fill the tank completely. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231550, filed 2019-07, 21,000 miles“My car started to smell like gas. I brought it to a shop and there was a leak in my high pressure pump in which the gas was leaking on to my engine. I paid $1600 to have this replaced and there is only 88,000 miles on the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11769737, filed 2026-10“My 2017 Mazda CX-5 has experienced a recurring condition more than six times involving sudden jerking, rapid deceleration, and loss of normal accelerator response during extended highway driving, often while cruise control is engaged. On multiple occasions the engine has also shut down. On 09/11/2026, while traveling south on I-35 at approximately 80 mph with cruise control engaged, the vehicle suddenly began jerking violently and rapidly losing speed. Normal accelerator response was lost and a vehicle behind me nearly struck my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11770671, filed 2026-10Related 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…
- 11011341Nov 18, 2024CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a…
- 11011338Nov 18, 2024CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a…
- 11011336Nov 18, 2024CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a…
- 11011331Nov 12, 2024CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a…
- 11011345Nov 8, 2024CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a…
- 11011326Nov 8, 2024CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not 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…
- 10209774Mar 1, 2022Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel odor at the left / rear area of the vehicle while the engine is idling that usually occurs when the fuel tank is warmed up in hot weather and/or…
- 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…
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 2017 Mazda CX-5
44 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
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