Mazda 2017 Mazda6: Turn Signal Confusion Risk
Mazda recalls 2017 Mazda6 vehicles with optional fog lights due to turn signals not canceling when steering. This could cause confusion and crashes. Owners must get free combination switch replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A vehicle continuously driven with the turn signal flashing may result in confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mazda is recalling certain 2017 Mazda6 vehicles with optional fog lights because the turn signals may not automatically cancel when turning the steering wheel. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226195-mazda-2017-mazda6-turn-signal-confusion-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226195-mazda-2017-mazda6-turn-signal-confusion-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V753000
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“Mazda 2017 Mazda6: Turn Signal Confusion Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226195-mazda-2017-mazda6-turn-signal-confusion-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V753000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V753000).
Why it’s dangerous
The combination switch installed in these vehicles may not automatically cancel turn signals when the steering wheel is rotated. This causes confusion for other drivers, potentially leading to crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Mazda6 vehicles with optional fog lights manufactured between August 12 and September 28, 2016. Drivers who frequently change direction while using turn signals are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Mazda6 has optional fog lights and was made between August 12 and September 28, 2016. The recall started in December 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Mazda
Call Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 to schedule a free combination switch replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the combination switch, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0316J.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V753000 (October 18, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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