How many recalls does the 2016 Mazda CX-5 have?

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has 5 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2016 Mazda CX-5?

The most recent recall was issued on February 6, 2020 and relates to the lights and instruments system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2016 Mazda CX-5?

Yes, there are 4 high-risk recalls for the 2016 Mazda CX-5 involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2016 Mazda CX-5 affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2016 Mazda CX-5: Recalls, Complaints & Crash Test Ratings

2016 Mazda CX-5

This page covers 5 recalls, 501 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Mazda CX-5.

Fuel Economy (EPA Estimates)

26 mpg combined

9 L/100km

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

City24 mpg(9.8 L/100km)

Highway29 mpg(8.1 L/100km)

Combined26 mpg(9 L/100km)

Est. Annual Fuel Cost$2,400/yr

Tailpipe CO₂340 g/mi

EPA GHG Score6/10

Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.

2016 Mazda CX-5 Crash Test Ratings

4/5 Overall

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

2016 Mazda CX-5 Owner Complaints

Exterior lighting draws by far the most complaints for the 2016 CX-5, with owners consistently describing headlights that they find inadequate, poor illumination distance and dim output are the recurring themes. Brake-related complaints are the second-largest named category, with owners reporting unexpected behavior including sudden unintended acceleration events when applying gas from a stop, caliper failures, and dashboard warnings for the automatic emergency braking system. The powertrain category covers a range of issues: a recurring pattern involves the high-pressure fuel pump failing while driving, causing loss of acceleration and stalling that requires a tow. A smaller number of owners report a front suspension joint separating during low-speed turns. Coolant system and engine temperature sensor issues appear in a handful of reports, often connected to dealer service visits rather than spontaneous failures.

501

Total Complaints

Crash-Related

Fire-Related

With Injuries

By System

exterior lighting
160
unknown or other
53
service brakes
48
power train

2016 Mazda CX-5 Recalls

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has 5 recalls, the most serious being a steering knuckle that can separate from the strut assembly, causing a complete loss of steering control.

A fuel filler pipe that can rupture in a crash is the second major concern, as a broken pipe can spill fuel and raise the risk of a fire. The liftgate on certain vehicles may also fail to stay open and drop unexpectedly, potentially striking anyone standing beneath it. On the lighting side, the LED daytime running lights can corrode internally and flicker or fail entirely, making the vehicle harder for other drivers to see in daylight conditions.

All 5 Recalls

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Transport CanadaMedium Risk

February 6, 2020

LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENTS

At a glance

What can fail

The gasket sealing the LED daytime running light wiring connector uses a material that can cause corrosion of the circuit board, potentially causing one or both lights to flicker or stop working.

What the fix does

Dealers will replace the sealing gasket and apply anti-corrosion material inside the headlights. Failed headlight units will be replaced if necessary.