2016 Mazda CX-5 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 20 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Mazda CX-5, 4% of that year's 510 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 2 fires. A related recall, campaign 16V064000, covers a fuel filler pipe that could rupture on 2014-2016 CX-5 models.
- Fuel System complaints
- 20
- 4% of 510
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 32,510 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Fuel filler pipe reportedly ruptured or melted, in one case causing a fire and extensive damage while driving on an expressway.
- Owners describe the engine sputtering or stalling after water contamination in the fuel, sometimes requiring repeat dealer visits.
- Some drivers report a smell of gasoline around the car, especially on cold starts, despite being told no recall applied to their VIN.
- High pressure and low pressure fuel pump failures were reported, including one case where the check engine light came on and the car would not start, and another where the car lost power at 40-50 mph without warning lights.
- One owner said recall parts for the fuel filler pipe were unavailable for longer than expected, delaying the repair.
When 2016 Mazda CX-5 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 28, 2015, latest Apr 28, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Mazda CX-5
- NHTSA 16V064000Feb 3, 2016Fuel System268,799 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
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: A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Fuel System complaints by CX-5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2016 Mazda CX-5 have a fuel system recall?
- Yes. Campaign 16V064000 covers 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles built between June 27, 2013 and February 2, 2016 for a fuel filler pipe that may rupture; Mazda dealers alter the pipe's attachment as the remedy.
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 CX-5?
- NHTSA lists 20 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 CX-5, which is 4% of the 510 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are the fuel system problems dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 3 crashes and 2 fires, though no injuries were reported.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2016 CX-5 is 32,510 miles.