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2017 Mazda CX-5 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Trailer hitches | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 21, 201717V744000 | Trailer hitchesContact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V744000
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Owner complaints by component150
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 44 | 29 |
| Unknown or other | 35 | 23 |
| Engine | 16 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 8 |
| Structure | 12 | 8 |
| Power train | 11 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 3 |
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 3 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Vehicle speed control
“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…”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“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.”
- Electrical system
“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.”
Other Mazda CX-5 model years
- 20210 recalls148 complaints
- 20200 recalls107 complaints
- 20192 recalls270 complaints
- 20183 recalls351 complaints
- 20171 recall150 complaints
- 20164 recalls510 complaints
- 20153 recalls133 complaints
- 20143 recalls377 complaints
- 20131 recall194 complaints
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2017 Mazda CX-5 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2017 Mazda CX-5. The most recent, 17V744000 (reported November 21, 2017), concerns trailer hitches. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Mazda CX-5?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 44 complaints out of 150 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Mazda CX-5?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.
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