Three problems related to starter have been reported for the 2014 Mazda CX-5. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Mazda CX-5 based on all problems reported for the 2014 CX-5.
The starter ignition button will turn off the engine but fail to turn off the radio and the lights. The only way to turn it off is to repeatedly turn on the ignition button, until it turns off.
Auxiliary system will not turn off when the car is turned off! the engine shuts off but the ignition stays in accessory mode. Have to tap brakes, gear shift, and sometimes stop/start car again,while repeatedly pressing the ignition starter button. It's completely random and it has drained my car battery to the point where it died and my car had to be jump started. There are multiple online forums from other people having these exact same issues with this Mazda. The dealership is trying to charge $145 just to run diagnostics on this. This is a serious problem and a safety liability. I can't believe that Mazda has not recalled this malfunction. They should be 100% responsible for replacing the switch unit. This has happened to way too many people!!.
The vehicle does not totally shut down when the vehicle is placed in park and the starter button is pressed. The engine will shut off but defaults to accessory mode leaving the radio on. Prior to this occurrence, the vehicle had sat outside in extremely hot weather with the outside temperature being 99 degrees for approximately 6 hours. Several attempts to turn on then turn off vehicle did not remedy this. The final attempt was to start the vehicle and drive the vehicle around the block with the air conditioner on at the highest level. Upon return to the residence, the vehicle was placed in park and the starter button pressed and the vehicle did shut down completely.