Does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Mazda CX-5, the most recent reported on November 21, 2017 (Trailer hitches, Electrical system: wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda CX-5?

Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (44 complaints), followed by unknown or other (35).

How many 2017 Mazda CX-5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 150 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Mazda CX-5 recalls and problems

1 recall and 150 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Mazda CX-5.

recalls

150

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Mazda CX-5 recalls

Trailer hitches · Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 17V744000 · reported November 21, 2017 · Mazda North American Operations · 1,076 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Contact with the muffler may damage the trailer wiring harness, potentially resulting in the trailer lighting being inoperative, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1617K.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system44
Unknown or other35
Engine16
Fuel/propulsion system15
Service brakes14
Structure12
Visibility/wiper12
Power train11
Vehicle speed control7
Lane departure5

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 12, 2026 · Engine
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…

Oct 7, 2026 · 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. I paid $1600 to have this replaced and there is only 88,000 miles on the car.

Jun 30, 2026 · 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. Due to the buttons not working, driver cannot turn down the radio causing safety concerns for being scared and distracted. There…

Jun 28, 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 it’s very distracting. It will hang up on people while you’re having a conversation through the car phone. This was a…

May 30, 2026 · Electrical system
Infotainment system randomly makes its own selections. Turns volume up and down, changes settings, changes stations... etc. Anything that can be controlled on the screen is at risk of being randomly hijacked. Once, my drivers assist volume was unexpectedly turned to full blast and randomly shouted "navigation…

CX-5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	3	377	7	0
2015	3	133	11	0
2016	4	511	31	10
2017	1	150	5	0
2018	3	352	19	1
2019	2	272	7	2
2020	0	108	10	0

Across all years, the 2016 CX-5 has the most complaints (511). All Mazda CX-5 years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Mazda CX-5, the most recent reported on November 21, 2017 (Trailer hitches, Electrical system: wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda CX-5?: Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (44 complaints), followed by unknown or other (35).
How many 2017 Mazda CX-5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 150 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 12, 2026.