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Year · Make · Model

2016 Mazda CX-3

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

3
Open recalls
48
NHTSA complaints
0
Defect investigations
655
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Consumer complaints

48 filed
4
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Electrical System
    11
  • Unknown OR Other
    10
  • Exterior Lighting
    6
  • FUEL/PROPULSION System
    5
  • Back Over Prevention
    5
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER
    4
  • Engine
    4
  • Seat Belts
    2

Recalls

3 campaigns
23V487000·BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA2023-07-14

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.

RiskA rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

FixDealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.

16V644000·STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE2016-09-06

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.

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

FixMazda 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.

16V203000·STEERING2016-04-11

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.

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

FixMazda 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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