2016 Mazda CX-5 · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 25owner reports
- 23,700median miles
- $400median quote
- 3involved a crash
Newest report May 28, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
161 of the 510 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 25 of those describe stalling.
Tick what matches of 25 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the fuel pump (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the electrical system covers the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.
What owners paid
6 of the 25 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $250 to $864.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 6,300 and 50,000 miles, from the 17 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“High pressure fuel pump has been replaced twice in less than a year. Car has less than 100,000 miles. Both times the fuel pump went out while driving, causing loss of acceleration and stalling of vehicle. Had to be towed to shop both times.”
Filed Apr 2, 2026 · 100,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 3 of 25 reports involved a crash and 3 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
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- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 69 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 41 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 30 reports