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Service bulletins for the 2017 Mazda CX-5

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

572 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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09-016-21-37972021-06-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Some vehicles may exhibit rust or paint peeling at the inside edge of the front door(s). This may be caused by dust adhering between the front door edge and the rear door weatherstrip, which rubs/damages the paint during vehicle operation (door opening/closing and vibration while driving). NOTE: If the rust/paint peeling is seen on the outer side of the door, this service bulletin does not apply.
09-015-21-38052021-06-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Some CX-5 customers may find that the liftgate does not close when pressing the power liftgate (PLG) rear switch (A) located on the interior liftgate trim. This may be caused by PLG switch corrosion. Water from condensation may drip onto the switch connector and cause corrosion. To eliminate this concern, the PLG rear switch has been modified with a waterproof connector. Some Mazda3 customers may complain that the vehicle door locking system does not work when the door lock switch on the liftgate interior trim is pressed. DTC B11C4:23 (BCM - liftgate lock switch circuit malfunction) may be stored. This may be caused during a high pressure car washer. Water may enter through the rear center brand emblem base component and drip onto the switch connector causing corrosion. NOTE: The rusted connector may also cause a battery drain. To eliminate this concern, the rear center brand emblem base has been modified to prevent from water entry.
SA-029-212021-05-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. APPLE CARPLAY / ANDRID AURO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) The following vehicles are not equipped with Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™, but it can be activated using MDARS. See Activation instructions on MGSS -> Infotainment -> MAZDA CONNECT Updates -> Apple Carplay / Android Auto MDARS Activation Instructions
SA-019-21a2021-04-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. MAZDA CONNECT Symptom Troubleshooting (6th Generation Vehicles). Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
09-009-21-37592021-04-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Some customers may complain about rust at the bottom (inner side) of the doors where the seaming welt is located. It is caused by mud/sand adhering to the side sill, which scratches the paint surface when the door is opened/closed. The mud/sand is most likely brought in by the driver and/or passenger when stepping in and out of the vehicle.
09-008-21-37912021-04-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Some customers may notice the flock finishing on the door sash molding is peeled off (as shown below) when opening the frozen door. This concern may be caused by insufficient durability due to an improper production process of the door sash moldings. To eliminate this concern, the production process of the door sash moldings has been changed.
08-002-21-37882021-04-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may experience the airbag warning light ON with DTC B00A0:09 stored in the SAS control module memory when the battery voltage is low. DTC B00A0:09 (Occupant classification sensor internal signal output unstable). This concern is caused by the low voltage detection time of the occupant classification sensor (OCS) being too short during cranking, which causes detection of the DTC unnecessarily. The concern occurs more often in colder weather when greater electric current is consumed to start the vehicle. To eliminate this concern, the OCS has been modified to avoid unnecessary DTC detection.
MT-001-212021-04-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal Workshop Manual diagnosis. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Ask the customer if any aftermarket devices have been installed.
SA-073-172021-03-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; WHEELS. Mazda is incorporating a "Direct" type TPMS, which is unlike the previous "Indirect" type system. With the "Direct" type TPMS........ ? there is no TPMS switch on the dashboard. It is no longer needed. ? the wheel sensors activate after detecting tire rotation. ? the wheel sensors transmit data to the vehicle at a rate of once per minute. ? the vehicle must be driven at 16 mph or more for two (2) minutes or more to obtain IDS readings. ? it is necessary to complete the diagnosis before turning the ignition OFF, otherwise, the data will be deleted.
SA-069-172021-03-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. If you receive a customer complaint of an excessive gap between decoration panel and switch panel (as shown below), repair it according to the repair procedure below.
MT-020-172021-03-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The MODE switch operation for the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system has been changed as follows: Previous - Press the MODE switch to switch to the cruise control function. New - Press the MODE switch and hold for 2 seconds_ to switch to the cruise control function.
MT-018-172021-03-08. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER; EQUIPMENT; SEAT BELTS; AIR BAGS. Some customers may complain about: PASSENGER Seat Belt and PASS AIRBAG OFF indicator lights ON (A). Front seat warmers ON (B) and cannot be turned OFF.No DTC's are stored in memory. This may be caused by water contamination at connector C-56 after a recent aftermarket windshield tint installation.
MT-017-172021-03-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery), interview the customer before proceeding with normal Workshop Manual diagnosis. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Ask the customer if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Below are a couple of examples of unusual electrical concerns caused by aftermarket devices.
02-009-17-33922021-03-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. Some vehicles may exhibit a crack on the front shock absorber dust boot (A). This may be caused by dust boot insufficient resistance to cold. The shape and material of the dust boot has been changed to improve the resistance to cold.
CSP05d2021-03-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MULTI-MODEL - MAZDA MOBILE START CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM (CSP05). As shared previously, due to planned industry-wide changes in mobile network infrastructure and wireless technology, the Mazda Mobile Start (MMS) accessory was no longer offered beginning with 20MYvehicles. These technology changes are scheduled to occur in late 2021 as our service provider transitions away from a 3G network which currently supports the MMS application and its vehicle operations for all active legacy accounts. As a result, the MMS application and its vehicle operations will no longer work after September 30. 2021 for these legacy accounts and their respective vehicle owners. In an effort to provide advance notice and be transparent, and also to lessen the inconvenience of this situation - On 11/12/2020, all active MMS account holders will be informed of this news and will be presented with their choice of one of following goodwill offers: A new, replacement remote-engine start system (key fob transmitter type), Installation of Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, A $1000 voucher towards the purchase or lease of a new Mazda vehicle
CSP05c2021-03-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. MULTI-MODEL - MAZDA MOBILE START CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM (CSP05). As shared previously, due to planned industry-wide changes in mobile network infrastructure and wireless technology, the Mazda Mobile Start (MMS) accessory was no longer offered beginning with 20MYvehicles. These technology changes are scheduled to occur in late 2021 as our service provider transitions away from a 3G network which currently supports the MMS application and its vehicle operations for all active legacy accounts. As a result, the MMS application and its vehicle operations will no longer work after September 30. 2021 for these legacy accounts and their respective vehicle owners. In an effort to provide advance notice and be transparent, and also to lessen the inconvenience of this situation - On 11/12/2020, all active MMS account holders will be informed of this news and will be presented with their choice of one of following goodwill offers: A new, replacement remote-engine start system (key fob transmitter type), Installation of Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, A $1000 voucher towards the purchase or lease of a new Mazda vehicle
01-006-21-37792021-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.
01-005-21-37782021-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.
SA2342021-02-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New IDs software version 102.00 and Update 102.01 is now available on MS3 IDs update 102.00 and 102.01 is now available on MS3 under the "IDs/Infotainment" tab.
SA-008-212021-02-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. DTC P0942:49 is missing from the Workshop Manual on MGSS. Follow the repair procedure below to repair the vehicle until the information is added.
CSP05b2021-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. MULTI-MODEL - MAZDA MOBILE START CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. As shared previously, due to planned industry-wide changes in mobile network infrastructure and wireless technology, the Mazda Mobile Start (MMS) accessory was no longer offered beginning with 20MYvehicles. These technology changes are scheduled to occur in late 2021 as our service provider transitions away from a 3G network which currently supports the MMS application and its vehicle operations for all active legacy accounts. As a result, the MMS application and its vehicle operations will no longer work after September 30. 2021 for these legacy accounts and their respective vehicle owners. In an effort to provide advance notice and be transparent, and also to lessen the inconvenience of this situation - On 11/12/2020, all active MMS account holders will be informed of this news and will be presented with their choice of one of following goodwill offers: A new, replacement remote-engine start system (key fob transmitter type), Installation of Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, A $1000 voucher towards the purchase or lease of a new Mazda vehicle
09-002-21-37702021-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; EQUIPMENT. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
07-001-21-37752021-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling unit. This condition is usually worse during high humidity conditions. “Mazda Air Cooling Coil Coating” is available to encapsulate the mold to reduce odors. If the product is properly applied, it can effectively reduce the musty/mildew odor for up to three years.
02-003-21-37772021-02-05. Service bulletin. STEERING. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
02-002-21-37692021-02-05. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark stains.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.