The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 886,593 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 624 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 CX-5 vehicles. The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.
Consequence
If the DRL fails, the vehicle's visibility may be reduced to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
STRUCTURE16V6440002016-09-06580,455 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
STEERING16V2030002016-04-11578 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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…
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…
Consequence
A rupture of the fuel filler pipe may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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…
Complaints by component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
156
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
70
4crashes5fires3injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
65
6crashes2injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
57
5crashes
POWER TRAIN
50
5crashes2injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
42
ENGINE
39
6crashes2fires2injuries
AIR BAGS
19
9crashes7injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
19
3crashes2fires
STRUCTURE:BODY
18
2crashes2injuries
Total complaints624
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Repeated failure and rebooting of mazda connect infotainment system I am the owner of a 2016 mazda cx-5. The factory mazda connect infotainment system has developed a recurring defect in which the system repeatedly reboots to the mazda logo while driving. Prior to complete failure, the navigation…”
“Repeated failure and rebooting of mazda connect infotainment system I am the owner of a 2016 mazda cx-5. The factory mazda connect infotainment system has developed a recurring defect in which the system repeatedly reboots to the mazda logo while driving. Prior to complete failure, the navigation…”
“(I am the owner of the car and am filling this out for my daughter who was driving it at the time, I was not with her during the incident) while driving down the road in the rain the wipers just stopped working. I have not had any dealers id the specific problem yet. We replaced the wiper 20amp…”
“I was slowly turning left into an alley when I heard a loud noise, the front of my car dropped, and the car immediately stopped and was immovable. Upon getting out of the car, it appears some joint separated from the wheel.”
“I was slowly turning left into an alley when I heard a loud noise, the front of my car dropped, and the car immediately stopped and was immovable. Upon getting out of the car, it appears some joint separated from the wheel.”
“The contact owns a 2016 mazda cx-5. The contact stated that the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic diagnosed with a sensor failure and needing to replace a catalytic converter. The oxygen sensors were repalced.r was replaced by an independent mechanic. The…”
“The contact owns a 2016 mazda cx-5. The contact stated that the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic diagnosed with a sensor failure and needing to replace a catalytic converter. The oxygen sensors were repalced.r was replaced by an independent mechanic. The…”
“Any time the vehicle has been sitting with the engine off and has been given enough time to “cool downâ€�, upon starting the vehicle and switching from park to drive, the vehicle will violently lurch forward while attempting to reach 2nd gear. This is dangerous behavior that is not normal for…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Mazda CX-5 as of
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