Mazda 2016 Mazda3 Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk from Leaks
Mazda recalls 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel tank inspected or replaced free of charge by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Mazda is recalling certain 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles due to a possible fuel leak risk. If the fuel tank leaks near an ignition source, it could cause a fire. Affected vehicles were made between January 2014 and September 2015. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227238-mazda-2016-mazda3-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227238-mazda-2016-mazda3-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V684000
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“Mazda 2016 Mazda3 Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk from Leaks.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227238-mazda-2016-mazda3-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks. Based on NHTSA recall #16V684000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V684000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel tank's welded attachment to the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail during manufacturing, causing fuel to leak. If this leak is near an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles made between January 4, 2014 and September 18, 2015 are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk if the fuel tank leaks near an ignition source.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your Mazda3's manufacturing date: January 4, 2014 to September 18, 2015. The recall covers model years 2014 through 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Mazda Customer Service
Call 1-800-222-5500 to get your vehicle inspected or have the fuel tank replaced if needed.
Have Fuel Tank Inspected
Dealers will inspect the ICV weld on your fuel tank and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0116I.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 40 days.
- 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 #16V684000 (September 22, 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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