Mazda Skyactiv-G 1.5/2.0/2.5 (P5-VPS, PE-VPS, PY-VPS)Fuel pump and high-pressure pump
Micro-cracks in the fuel pump impeller on the Skyactiv-G
Why this rating?
Medium severity: It can leave you stranded or get worse if ignored, without destroying the engine.
Frequency occasional: This is a Mazda recall, acknowledged by Germany's KBA, which we document in three different profiles (Mazda3 BM/BN from October 2017, CX-5 KF from October 2017 to May 2020, and Mazda3 BP from 2019-2020); as it is a limited build window and a campaign already resolved, and we found no real failure-rate figures, we rate it as occasional instead of assuming "very frequent" just because of the campaign's breadth.[1][2][3]
Symptoms
- The engine can cut out suddenly, without warning, when the pump impeller deforms enough to block fuel flow.[1]Engine stalls: other faults that cause it · As soon as possible
- Before stalling completely, the engine may jerk or lose power because of an uneven fuel supply.[1]Less power: other faults that cause it · Monitor
Why it happens
Affected cars and years
It affects Mazda3 units (BM/BN from October 2017; BP from 2019 and 2020) and CX-5 II (KF) built between October 2017 and May 2020, with the sources not specifying whether it affects any particular Skyactiv-G displacement.[1][2][3]
| Version | Years | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Skyactiv-G (P5-VPS) | since 2014 | P5-VPSP5-VP |
| 2.0 Skyactiv-G (PE-VPS) | since 2012 | PE-VPS |
| 2.5 Skyactiv-G (PY-VPS) | since 2013 | PY-VPS |
Models fitted with the affected versions
Mazda
- Mazda 3 III2013–2019
- Mazda 3 IVsince 2019
- Mazda 6 III2012–2023
- Mazda CX-5 I2012–2017
- Mazda CX-5 IIsince 2017
- Mazda CX-32016–2021
- Mazda CX-30since 2019
- Mazda 2 IIsince 2015
- Mazda MX-5 IVsince 2015
How much it costs to repair
Includes: Replacement of the fuel pump (assembly or impeller, depending on the manufacturer's solution).
How we calculated it: We have not found a published, verified price in Spain for replacing this pump outside the manufacturer's campaign, which covers it at no cost within the set deadlines; outside the campaign the cost would depend on the price of the part and the hours of labour (see content/methodology.json).
Within the recall, the repair costs the owner nothing.
Prices in Spain, including VAT. A workshop hour costs on average €38–66 at independent garages and €77–134 at dealerships in Spain, depending on the region and the brand. How we calculate costs
How to check for it before buying a used car
- On a Mazda3 or CX-5 from this build period (October 2017 to May 2020), use the VIN to check whether the fuel pump campaign has already been carried out.
Parts needed
The part or kit that fixes this fault, according to the sources.
This fault has a manufacturer recall: if your car is included, the repair is free at an official service centre. Check with the manufacturer before buying the part. View the recall
Fuel pump (tank module)
It pushes fuel from the tank to the injection rail; the cracked impeller is the part that fails in this fault.
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How to prevent it
- There is no way to prevent this manufacturing defect; you can only check that the manufacturer's campaign has been carried out.
Recalls, campaigns and claims
RecallMazda (campaña reconocida por el KBA alemán) · October 2017
Fuel pump recall for micro-cracks in the impeller
Mazda3 (BM/BN from October 2017; BP from 2019-2020) and CX-5 II (KF, October 2017 to May 2020): micro-cracks in the fuel pump impeller can let fuel in, deform the part and cause the engine to run out of fuel supply and stop.[1][2][3]
What owners say
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive normally while this campaign is being resolved?
The sources describe no clear prior warning before the failure, so you should check as soon as possible whether the car is affected and take it to the dealer for the recall work.[1]
Does this campaign also cover the Mazda6 or CX-3?
The sources consulted only document this fault on the Mazda3 (BM/BN and BP) and the CX-5 II; we have not found it described for the Mazda6, CX-3, CX-30 or Mazda2 with this engine.[1][2][3]
Does the car give any prior warning before stalling?
The sources describe no clear, sustained warning symptom before the failure, beyond possible occasional jerking.[1]
What can you do now?
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Other Skyactiv-G faults
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsIntake shut-off valve software issue and engine stallingOn Mazda3 BM/BN units built up to 4 July 2018, incorrect ECU programming can deposit soot on the intake shut-off valve to the point of suddenly stalling the engine; Mazda fixed it with a software update.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsECU programming and loss of power (CX-5 II and Mazda3 IV)On the CX-5 II built between 2017 and 2019, and the 2019 Mazda3 IV, incorrect engine ECU programming can cause loss of power or the engine to stall; Mazda fixes it with a software update acknowledged by Germany's KBA.
- Low severityFrequency: CommonIntakeCarbon build-up in the intake manifold and injectorsLike almost any direct-injection petrol engine, the Skyactiv-G accumulates carbon on the intake valves over the miles and can foul the injectors, with loss of power and a rough idle; gebrauchtwagenberater.de documents it on the Mazda2, Mazda3, CX-3, CX-30 and CX-5.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalLubricationHigher-than-normal oil consumptionSome Mazda3 BM/BN with the Skyactiv-G engine use more oil than expected between changes; the manufacturer itself considers up to 0.8 litres per 1,000 km normal, but gebrauchtwagenberater.de recommends not ignoring higher figures and checking the level regularly.
More faults with the fuel pump on other engines and cars
- Critical severityFrequency: Common2.0 and 2.5 HybridLow-pressure fuel pump failure: loss of power and fire riskYes: a low-pressure fuel pump with a defective impeller (Denso) affects millions of Toyotas and Lexuses, including Corolla, C-HR, RAV4 and Camry models with these engines. It can cause loss of power or stalling, and in the EU there is also a risk of leaks and fire on 2018-2022 Corolla, C-HR and Auris models.
- High severityFrequency: CommonBMW N54/N55High-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failureThe N54's high-pressure pump is one of its best-documented failures: most units will have had it replaced at some point. It warns of itself with long cranking and loss of power; the 2010 campaign was US-only.
- High severityFrequency: Common2.2/2.5 dCiInjection pump or injector failureThe 2.2 dCi's common rail injectors fail fairly often on the X-Trail and Almera, with cases of seizing and leaks; on the Almera with the older YD22DDT, the documented fault is in the injection pump electronics, not the injectors.
- High severityFrequency: CommonVW 2.0 TFSI EA113Wear of the high-pressure pump cam followerYes: the 2.0 TFSI EA113's high-pressure fuel pump is driven by the camshaft through a follower (tappet) that wears; if it wears through it can damage the pump or the camshaft, so it should be checked and replaced as a preventive measure.Repair (garage): €250–€900Appears at around 90,000 km
- Critical severityFrequency: Occasional1.8 TDCiBreakage of the timing belt or of the high-pressure pump's belt (running in oil)Yes: the 1.8 TDCi combines a dry belt for the camshafts with a second belt, running in oil, that drives only the Delphi high-pressure pump. If the tensioner fails or replacement is neglected, the engine can cut out suddenly or suffer serious internal damage.Appears at around 110,000 km
- High severityFrequency: Occasional1.5 BlueHDiSeizure of the high-pressure pump and injection systemSome early 1.5 BlueHDi engines have suffered seizure of the Bosch high-pressure pump, with juddering or the engine stalling on the road, sometimes before 50,000 km. The repair means replacing the entire injection system and the fuel tank.
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Sources
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- Mazda 3 (BM/BN, 2013-2019) – Erfahrungen & ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- Mazda CX-5 II (KF) – Erfahrungen & ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- Mazda 3 IV (BP) – Erfahrungen & ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German