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2016 Mazda Mazda3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3 — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on July 14, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MAZDA3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V487000July 14, 2023Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
19V272000April 4, 2019Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer
17V393000June 22, 2017Parking Brake
16V685000September 23, 2016Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage
16V684000September 22, 2016Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
15V621000October 2, 2015Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank AssemblyDo not drive

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Parking Brake (1) · Visibility (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
MAZDA3

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 19V272000Manufacturer no. 3219D

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

Report received by NHTSA
April 4, 2019
Owner notification
May 7, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
187,880 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3
July 20, 2015 – July 18, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Defect summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.

Safety risk

Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.

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 19V272000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V393000Manufacturer no. 1217F

Parking Brake

Report received by NHTSA
June 22, 2017
Owner notification
December 8, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
227,814 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3
January 6, 2014 – September 2, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Defect summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.

Safety risk

If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.

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 17V393000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V685000Manufacturer no. 0216I

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage

Report received by NHTSA
September 23, 2016
Owner notification
November 18, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,849 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3
September 24, 2015 – October 16, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Defect summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015, to October 16, 2015. During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the recirculation pipe weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0216I.

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 16V685000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V684000Manufacturer no. 0116I

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
September 22, 2016
Owner notification
November 18, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
17,484 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3
January 4, 2014 – September 18, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Defect summary

Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and allow fuel to leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0116I.

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 16V684000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V621000Manufacturer no. 8615J

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA
October 2, 2015
Owner notification
October 20, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
14,411 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3
May 21, 2015 – August 25, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
MAZDA3

Defect summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. If enough fuel enters the emission system it may leak out onto the ground or result in an engine stall.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine that stalls increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's fuel shut-off valve. As needed, the fuel shut-off valve and the affected fuel tank emissions system components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repairs have been completed. Mazda will provide rental cars until that time. Owners may contact the Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800- 222-5500, option #6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8615J.

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 15V621000, 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.