2016 Mazda CX-5 recalls (5)

Every 2016 Mazda CX-5 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 20V063000

  Jun 2, 2020Exterior Lighting:Headlights

  Problem

  Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles. The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.

  Risk

  If the DRL fails, the vehicle's visibility may be reduced to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

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• Steering · NHTSA 16V203000

  Nov 4, 2016Steering

  Problem

  Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.

  Risk

  If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

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• Structure · NHTSA 16V644000

  Jun 9, 2016Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate

  Problem

  Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

  Risk

  If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

  Fix

  Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.

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• Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 16V064000

  Mar 2, 2016Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe and Cap

  Problem

  Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles manufactured June 27, 2013, to February 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have a fuel filler pipe that may rupture in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

  Risk

  A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix

  Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will alter the attachment between the fuel filler pipe and the left rear side of the bracket of the fuel filler pipe, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 9216B.

  Full recall details for 16V064000 →

• Visibility · NHTSA 16E002000

  Jan 19, 2016Visibility:Windshield

  Problem

  Pilkington North America, Inc. (Pilkington) is recalling certain replacement windshields, model FW04026 GTY, manufactured November 23, 2015, to December 16, 2015 for use in Mazda CX-5 vehicles that are equipped with the Smart City Brake Support system. The affected windshields have a bracket mounted on the inside to hold a laser sensor or LIDAR device for the Smart City Brake Support system. These brackets were improperly affixed with only tape instead of tape and urethane and therefore may loosen.

  Risk

  If the bracket loosens or detaches from the windshield, the safety features of the Smart City Brake Support system may be disabled and therefore increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Pilkington will contact the wholesalers and retailers that purchased the windshields to try to identify the affected customers. The affected windshields will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may contact Pilkington at 1-844-278-7230.

  Full recall details for 16E002000 →

2016 Mazda CX-5 complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 510 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mazda CX-5, reporting 31 crashes, 10 fires, 13 injuries. Mazda has issued at least 705 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Exterior Lighting161
• Electrical System71
• Service Brakes66
• Unknown Or Other57
• Power Train51
• Visibility/Wiper42

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (219)
• Electrical System (175)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (61)
• Engine (57)
• Power Train (56)
• Structure (50)

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Other Mazda CX-5 model years

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• 2019 (2)
• 2018 (3)
• 2017 (1)
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• 2015 (4)
• 2014 (4)
• 2013 (1)

All Mazda CX-5 recalls, every model year