Model year 2016 · Mazda

2016 Mazda CX-5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda CX-5. The most recent was reported on February 6, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CX-5.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda CX-5, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
20V063000	February 6, 2020	Exterior Lighting › Headlights
16V644000	September 6, 2016	Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate
16V203000	April 11, 2016	Steering
16V064000	February 3, 2016	Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap

Systems involved: Exterior Lighting (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Steering (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V063000Manufacturer no. 4320A

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA: February 6, 2020
Owner notification: March 20, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 36,761 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mazda CX-5: November 3, 2014 – December 7, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: CX-5

Defect summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles. The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.

Safety risk

If the DRL fails, the vehicle's visibility may be reduced to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, and replace the sealing gasket or headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4320A.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V063000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V644000Manufacturer no. 9916H

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate

Report received by NHTSA: September 6, 2016
Owner notification: March 8, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 580,455 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mazda CX-5: December 15, 2011 – December 26, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: CX-5

Defect summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

Safety risk

If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V644000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V203000Manufacturer no. 9316D

Steering

Report received by NHTSA: April 11, 2016
Owner notification: May 10, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 578 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mazda CX-5: January 19, 2013 – December 2, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: CX-5

Defect summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.

Safety risk

If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V203000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V064000Manufacturer no. 9216B

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap

Report received by NHTSA: February 3, 2016
Owner notification: February 25, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 268,799 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mazda CX-5: June 27, 2013 – February 2, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: CX-5

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V064000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 6, 2020.