Mazda CX-5 2016 Recall: Steering Knuckle Separation Risk
Mazda recalls 2016 CX-5 vehicles with potential steering knuckle separation causing loss of steering control. Owners must have front strut assembly inspected by dealers for loose bolts.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mazda is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles due to a risk that the steering knuckle could separate from the strut assembly, leading to loss of steering control and potential crashes. Affected vehicles were manufactured between January 19, 2013, and December 2, 2015. This recall requires dealers to inspect and tighten loose bolts at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227244-mazda-cx-5-2016-recall-steering-knuckle-separation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227244-mazda-cx-5-2016-recall-steering-knuckle-separation-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V203000
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“Mazda CX-5 2016 Recall: Steering Knuckle Separation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227244-mazda-cx-5-2016-recall-steering-knuckle-separation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V203000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V203000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle loosen, the steering knuckle can separate. This may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured between January 19, 2013, and December 2, 2015, are affected. Drivers with loose front strut assembly bolts are at higher risk of losing steering control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 CX-5 was manufactured between January 19, 2013, and December 2, 2015. The recall covers specific model years and production dates as listed in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Mazda Customer Service
Call 1-800-222-5500 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a dealer inspection.
Have Dealers Inspect Strut Assembly
Dealers will check the lower mounting nuts and bolts for looseness and replace them if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
- NHTSA received the defect report
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 #16V203000 (November 4, 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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