2017 Mazda CX-5 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2017 Mazda CX-5, and owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2017 Mazda CX-5
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Trailer hitches and electrical system: wiring
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2017 CX-5 vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. This harness may be routed such that there is insufficient clearance between the harness and the exhaust muffler, allowing the wiring harness to contact the muffler.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the trailer hitch harness away from the muffler, replacing the harness if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may…
148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Mazda CX-5 have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 26,227 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 23 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The radio is uncontrollable by driver. The radio the self dial from Bluetooth. Even if not connected, the radio surprises this driver by playing the radio unexpectedly at the highest rate. Due to the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 30, 2026 · Electrical system
“There is a consistent issue with the “ghost touch“ and the electrical system so when you’re going down the road, the musical will change. The music will blast up or down randomly it’ll get stuck and i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 28, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Mazda CX-5 (CX-5 2WD, CX-5 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–27 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–24 / 29–31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Mazda CX-5 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda CX-5 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Mazda CX-5 | 1 | 194 |
| 2014 Mazda CX-5 | 3 | 377 |
| 2015 Mazda CX-5 | 3 | 133 |
| 2016 Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 510 |
| 2017 Mazda CX-5 | 1 | 148 |
| 2018 Mazda CX-5 | 3 | 350 |
| 2019 Mazda CX-5 | 2 | 270 |
| 2020 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 107 |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 147 |
| 2022 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 63 |
| 2023 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 64 |
| 2024 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 44 |
| 2025 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 28 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 0 | 15 |
Checking a specific 2017 Mazda CX-5
How do I know if my 2017 Mazda CX-5 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2017 Mazda CX-5; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V744000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mazda models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.