2017 Mazda CX-5 Technical Service Bulletins

572 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 Mazda CX-5. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10215238Jun 7, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Service part Automatic Transaxles (ATX) manufactured on or after July, 2018 are shipped with a blank TCM that requires configuration.
• 10215303Jun 6, 2022Equipment, Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit the following malfunctions: - The film on the center display is peeling off, as shown in the illustration below. This may be caused by cleaning the center display surface. Water and/or a cleaning solution may get into the scratches on the film and cause the film to start peeling. To eliminate this concern, the anti-reflective film has been modified to reduce scratches during cleaning.
• 10213201May 25, 2022Electrical system. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 74.00.311 or later).
• 10213185May 24, 2022Suspension. Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.
• 10213121May 23, 2022Equipment, Electrical system, Other or unknown. Use the symptom troubleshooting tables to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
• 10210887Apr 27, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Apple CarPlay / Android Auto Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• 10210918Apr 26, 2022Air bags. Some customers may experience the airbag warning light ON with DTC B00A0:09 stored in the SAS control module memory when the battery voltage is low. *DTC B00A0:09 (Occupant classification sensor internal signal output unstable) This concern is caused by the low voltage detection time of the occupant classification sensor (OCS) being too short during cranking, which causes detection of the DTC unnecessarily.
• 10210936Apr 19, 2022Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit corrosion on the liftgate lock striker. This may be caused by water penetrating from micro cracks existing on the lock striker's coating surface that reacts with zinc contained in the undercoating and produces the corrosion. To eliminate this concern, a modified undercoating has been established for the liftgate lock striker.
• 10210905Apr 19, 2022Brakes. Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the rear brakes while braking lightly. The squeak noise may occur more frequently when driving at slow speeds. The noise is caused by poor contact between the guide plate and the mounting support.
• 10210902Apr 5, 2022Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
• 10210847Apr 4, 2022Equipment. There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method
• 10210842Apr 4, 2022Electrical system. Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
• 10209781Mar 31, 2022Suspension, Equipment. Some customers may complain about oil seepage or oil leakage from the rear shock absorbers. This concern may be due to a lack of sealing performance. To eliminate the oil seepage/leakage, the rear shock absorbers production process has been modified.
• 10209761Mar 29, 2022Equipment. Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.
• 10209778Mar 17, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.
• 10209746Mar 17, 2022Electrical system. Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
• 10209752Mar 9, 2022Wheels, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. There have been warranty claims submitted for growling or bearing whine noise in differentials, transfer units and transmissions where the source of the noise was a wheel bearing. This misdiagnosis can lead to multiple repair attempts, warranty debits, and additional inconvenience and/or cost to the customer. To reduce the chance of this occurring, please follow the steps outlined in the repair procedure.
• 10209728Mar 2, 2022Fuel system, Equipment. Some 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 is added after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically) or filled up normally in high ambient temperatures and the fuel expands. No repair is needed. Explain to the customer not to continue filling after nozzle shut off. Refer customer…
• 10209774Mar 1, 2022Fuel system. Some 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 after long distance driving. Depending on wind direction and/or parking environment, the odor may be more noticeable. The odor may be caused by evaporative gas from the gas outlet vent.
• 10208564Feb 28, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension. There have been warranty claims submitted for growling or bearing whine noise in differentials, transfer units and transmissions where the source of the noise was a wheel bearing. This misdiagnosis can lead to multiple repair attempts, warranty debits, and additional inconvenience and/or cost to the customer. To reduce the chance of this occurring, please follow the steps outlined in the repair procedure.
• 10208556Feb 23, 2022Brakes, Engine cooling, Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
• 10208568Feb 18, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. The new AWD rear differential DOES NOT come with a breather cap on the rear of the differential, therefore a new one will need to be ordered and installed when replacing the differential. NOTE: The breather threads have a sealant and locking compound that prevents it from being reused. Refer to GEPC for the correct part number of the Differential Breather. The instructions on MGSS will be updated soon to include…
• 10208558Feb 14, 2022Electrical system. Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
• 10208567Feb 10, 2022Body and structure. Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
• 10208554Feb 4, 2022Other or unknown, Body and structure. Some customers may report concerns with interior upholstery surface stains particularly on high contact areas (e.g.: steering wheel, door panels, shifter...etc.). This may be caused by skin oils or chemicals such as hand lotions. Use a clean towel damped in leather/vinyl cleaner or mild soap to clean the steering wheel. NOTE: Upholstery maintenance and care information can also be found in the Owner's Manual.
• 10206958Jan 27, 2022Electrical system, Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. Some vehicles may exhibit either or both of the following symptoms. 1. The SCBS warning light is illuminated with DTC U045A:68 [FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC)]. U045A:68 Error signal received from parking assist unit 2. The parking sensor indicator is flashing with one or more of the following DTCs of PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM.
• 10206952Jan 27, 2022Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. Some CX-5 and CX-30 customers may find that the liftgate does not close when pressing the power liftgate (PLG) rear switch (A) located on the interior liftgate trim. This may be caused by PLG switch corrosion. Water from a high pressure car washer and/or condensation may drip onto the switch connector and cause corrosion. To eliminate this concern, the PLG rear switch has been modified with a waterproof connector.
• 10206950Jan 27, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit the following malfunctions: 1. The film on the center display is peeling off, as shown in the illustration below. This may be caused by cleaning the center display surface. Water and/or a cleaning solution may get into the scratches on the film and cause the film to start peeling. To eliminate this concern, the anti-reflective film has been modified to reduce scratches during cleaning. 2…
• 10206955Jan 12, 2022Equipment, Electrical system, Lane departure. Some vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) may experience a BSM indicator light on the outer door mirror, even if there is no vehicle in the alert (blind spot) area. NOTE: This concern occurs only after a cold start. As the BSM control module temperature rises, the BSM system returns to normal operation.
• 10206938Jan 11, 2022Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. Symptom troubleshooting tables to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns. No. 1 Blank Screen No. 2. Rear View Camera is not displayed No. 3 Rebooting No. 4 Infotainment System Has No Sound No. 5 Commander Switch Does Not Work No. 6 Bluetooth device will not pair No. 7 Incorrect GPS position No. 8 Voice Recognition Does Not Work No. 9 Cannot Make a Hands-Free Call No. 10 Cannot Play Bluetooth Audio No. 11 Other Symptoms…
• 10205994Dec 21, 2021Electrical system. Battery Maintenance: This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.
• 10206007Dec 17, 2021Body and structure. Whistling Noise From Front Door Window Glass or Windshield When Driving At Highway Speed: Some customers may complain about a whistling noise heard from the top of the A-pillar area and/or the top of windshield area when driving at highway speeds. When driving under the following conditions, a negative pressure is generated on the doors and the windshield pulling them outward and resulting in weatherstrip…
• 10206004Dec 17, 2021Body and structure. Rusty Panel at Bottom (Inner Side) of Doors: Some customers may complain about rust at the bottom (inner side) of the doors where the seaming welt is located. It is caused by mud/sand adhering to the side sill, which scratches the paint surface when the door is opened/closed. The mud/sand is most likely brought in by the driver and/or passenger when stepping in and out of the vehicle.
• 10203727Nov 19, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit rust or paint peeling at the inside edge of the front door(s). This may be caused by dust adhering between the front door edge and the rear door weatherstrip, which rubs/damages the paint during vehicle operation (door opening/closing and vibration while driving). NOTE: If the rust/paint peeling is seen on the outer side of the door, this service bulletin does not apply.
• 10203768Nov 16, 2021Equipment. MAZDA CONNECT SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [6TH GENERATION VEHICLES]. Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns
• 10203735Nov 16, 2021Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. NOTE: This Service Information is only applicable for vehicles equipped with a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC), KDD1-67-XCX and GSH7-67-XCX*. If B61L-67-XCX* appears in the GEPC search, the VIN is applicable for this repair only if the part has been previously replaced with KDD1-67-XCX. Some vehicles may exhibit the master warning light (and other warning lights) illuminated while driving, with DTC B115E:76 stored in…
• 10203728Nov 10, 2021Body and structure. Some customers may complain that the rear door seaming welt (1) comes off when stepping in and/or out of the vehicle. This is caused by the gripping force of the seaming welt being insufficient for frequent usage of the rear seat (vehicle used for ride sharing). No mass production change is planned.
• 10203759Nov 4, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. For improvement of electrical diagnosis, the SKYACTIV® Wiring Terminal Test Kits has been delivered all the dealers. The terminal test kit enables you: To check pin fit drag of all PCM terminals used in SKYACTIV® vehicles and compare suspect terminal drag with a good know terminal.To measure the voltage/resistance avoiding any terminal damage.
• 10202767Oct 14, 2021Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Some customers may complain about an unusual thumping / rattling noise coming from the engine compartment. The noise is most pronounced under the following conditions: Engine at idle, Transmission in drive, Foot on the brake pedal, A/C OFF, Audio OFF, The noise may be caused by loose fitting heater hoses vibrating the heater hose bracket protector.
• 10202695Oct 13, 2021Fuel system, Other or unknown. Ethanol 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. E10: A blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline. E85: A blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline All Mazda vehicles can run on gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) but only some 1999-2001 B3000 trucks can run on gasoline with more than 10%…
• 10202689Oct 8, 2021Equipment, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some vehicles may exhibit insufficient A/C performance / insufficient airflow from vents or ducts. These concerns may be caused by an evaporator temperature sensor malfunction due to insufficient water-proofing. This may result in a detection error and therefore, improper operation of the A/C system. To eliminate this concern, the production process of the evaporator temperature sensor has been modified to ensure…
• 10201864Sep 28, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. MAZDA CONNECT SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [6TH GENERATION VEHICLES]. Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
• 10201777Sep 24, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. Ethanol 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. E10: A blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline, E85: A blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, All Mazda vehicles can run on gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) but only some 1999-2001 B3000 trucks can run on gasoline with more than…
• 10201776Sep 24, 2021Electrical system, Lane departure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)…. Some vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) may experience a BSM indicator light on the outer door mirror, even if there is no vehicle in the alert (blind spot) area. NOTE: This concern occurs only after a cold start. As the BSM control module temperature rises, the BSM system returns to normal operation.
• 10201775Sep 17, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Some customers may complain about a whistling noise heard from the top of the A-pillar area when driving at highway speeds. When driving under following conditions, a negative pressure is generated on the doors pulling them outward and resulting in weatherstrip vibration. The vehicle is exposed to a side wind while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle is exposed to a strong side wind while driving at a speed…
• 10201772Sep 13, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. All Mazda Connect vehicles in new car inventory must be updated to the software version listed below in this TSB as part of the New Car Ready Step 3 process. Make sure the new vehicle specialist receives a copy of this bulletin. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 74.00.230 or later).
• 10201771Sep 13, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit rust or paint peeling at the inside edge of the front door(s). This may be caused by dust adhering between the front door edge and the rear door weatherstrip, which rubs/damages the paint during vehicle operation (door opening/closing and vibration while driving).
• 10201767Sep 13, 2021Brakes, Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit: Vehicle body vibration when moving from a stop while using the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) automatic release function. Uneven rear brake pad wear. These concerns may be caused because the automatic EPB caliper release timing is too late for the movement of the vehicle. NOTE: Frequent usage of the EPB automatic release function may promote uneven rear brake pad wear. To eliminate these…
• 10201770Sep 10, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. Some vehicles may exhibit a squeaking noise from the blower motor while it is operating. This is caused by burrs that were not trimmed completely in the manufacturing process of the blower motor. To eliminate this concern, the manufacturing process of the blower motor has been modified to efficiently trim burrs.
• 10201768Sep 3, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light ON with one or more of these DTCs stored in the TCM memory (P0842, P0847, P0872, P0877, P0780, P1738). P0842:00 - Oil pressure switch No. 1 (oil pressure switch B) stuck on, P0847:00 - Oil pressure switch No. 2 (oil pressure switch A) stuck on, P0872:00 - Oil pressure switch No. 3 (oil pressure switch A) stuck on, P0780:00…

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