Model year 2017 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2017 Mazda CX-5: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Mazda CX-5 at 26–27 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 150 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

26–27

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mazda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Mazda CX-5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Mazda CX-5, newest first.

Trailer hitches and 1 more component

NHTSA 17V744000 Reported Nov 21, 2017
Filed by
Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 1617K)
Components
Trailer hitches; Electrical system: Wiring
Units affected
1,076 (estimate)
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.
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.
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 contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1617K.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Mazda CX-5 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Mazda CX-5 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
CX-5 2WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular24/31/27 mpg$2,500328
CX-5 4WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speed4-Wheel DriveRegular23/29/26 mpg$2,600352

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Mazda CX-5 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Mazda CX-5 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD4 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars16.9%No
2017 Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD4 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars17.4%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Mazda CX-5 owner complaints

Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mazda CX-5, most recently on Oct 12, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Mazda CX-5 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system44
Unknown or other35
Engine16
Fuel/propulsion system15
Service brakes14
Visibility/wiper12
Power train11
Structure: Body11
Vehicle speed control7
Air bags4

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mazda CX-5 model years

Mazda CX-5 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 CX-526 mpg017—
2025 CX-524–28 mpg0295/5
2024 CX-524–28 mpg0465/5
2023 CX-524–26 mpg0675/5
2022 CX-524–26 mpg0655/5
2021 CX-524–28 mpg01485/5
2020 CX-524–28 mpg01085/5
2019 CX-524–29 mpg22725/5
2018 CX-526–29 mpg33525/5
2016 CX-526–29 mpg45114/5
2015 CX-526–29 mpg31235/5

All Mazda CX-5 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Mazda models

2017 Mazda 22017 Mazda 32017 Mazda 62017 Mazda CX-32017 Mazda CX-92017 Mazda MX-5

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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