Model year 2016 · Mazda

2016 Mazda CX-3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda CX-3. The most recent was reported on July 14, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CX-3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda CX-3, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V487000	July 14, 2023	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
16V644000	September 6, 2016	Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate
16V203000	April 11, 2016	Steering

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (1) · Steering (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V487000Manufacturer no. 6023G

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: July 14, 2023
Owner notification: August 14, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 236,100 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CX-3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V487000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V644000Manufacturer no. 9916H

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate

Report received by NHTSA: September 6, 2016
Owner notification: March 8, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 580,455 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mazda CX-3: June 1, 2015 – December 26, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: CX-3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V644000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V203000Manufacturer no. 9316D

Steering

Report received by NHTSA: April 11, 2016
Owner notification: May 10, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 578 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mazda CX-3: June 1, 2015 – December 2, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: CX-3

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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 customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V203000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 17, 2023.