Mazda 2016 Mazda3 Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall
Mazda recalls 2016 Mazda3 vehicles with potential fuel leaks from recirculation pipe welds that could cause fire if near ignition sources.
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 2016 Mazda3 vehicles made between September 24, 2015 and October 16, 2015 due to a possible fuel leak from the recirculation pipe weld. This leak could cause a fire if near an ignition source. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227239-mazda-2016-mazda3-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227239-mazda-2016-mazda3-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V685000
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“Mazda 2016 Mazda3 Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227239-mazda-2016-mazda3-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #16V685000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V685000).
Why it’s dangerous
During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for some 2016 Mazda3 vehicles may have deformed, causing a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe weld. This leak could ignite if near an ignition source like a spark or flame.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured between September 24, 2015 and October 16, 2015 are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the fuel leak occurs.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your vehicle's manufacture date if it falls between September 24, 2015 and October 16, 2015. The recall covers specific model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Mazda Customer Service
Call 1-800-222-5500 to get your vehicle inspected for the fuel leak.
Have Fuel Tank Inspected
Dealers will inspect the recirculation pipe weld and replace the fuel tank if necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the recirculation pipe 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 0216I.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 39 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 #16V685000 (September 23, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.