Mazda recalls 2016 CX-5 vehicles with potential DRL failure causing reduced visibility and crash risk. Owners must have headlights inspected and repaired free by dealers.
If the DRL fails, the vehicle's visibility may be reduced to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mazda is recalling 2016 CX-5 vehicles where the daytime running lights (DRL) might fail while driving, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners need to have their headlights checked by dealers for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227247-mazda-2016-cx-5-drl-failure-risk-increases-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227247-mazda-2016-cx-5-drl-failure-risk-increases-crash-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V063000
“Mazda 2016 CX-5: DRL Failure Risk Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227247-mazda-2016-cx-5-drl-failure-risk-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 20V063000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V063000).
If the daytime running lights (DRL) fail while driving, the vehicle's visibility to other drivers decreases. This could lead to reduced awareness and an increased risk of collisions on the road.
Owners of 2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without functioning DRLs are at higher risk of crashes.
Check for 2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. The recall started March 20, 2020, and applies to specific models with potential DRL failure.
Call 1-800-222-5500 Option 4 to get details about your vehicle and the repair process.
Dealers will inspect your headlights and replace the sealing gasket or headlight assemblies if needed, free of charge.
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.
The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving, reducing visibility to other drivers and increasing crash risk.
This recall applies to 2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. Check if your vehicle was sold between March 20, 2020, and the recall date.
Dealers will inspect your headlights and replace the sealing gasket or headlight assemblies if necessary, free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mazda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V063000 — Mazda Mazda Hello, I own a Mazda that is covered by recall 20V063000 from Mazda. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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