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2016 Mazda Mazda3: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

6Safety recalls
102Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2016 Mazda Mazda3 has 6 open NHTSA safety recalls and 102 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2016 Mazda Mazda3 has 6 open safety recalls and 102 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Mazda3 had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Campaign 19V272000 · 04/04/2019

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.

RiskReduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
RemedyMazda 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.
2

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Campaign 16V684000 · 22/09/2016

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.

RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
RemedyMazda 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.
3

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Campaign 16V685000 · 23/09/2016

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.

RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
RemedyMazda 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.
4

PARKING BRAKE

Campaign 17V393000 · 22/06/2017

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.

RiskIf 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.
RemedyMazda 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.
5

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Campaign 15V621000 · 02/10/2015

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.

RiskA 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.
RemedyMazda 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.
6

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign 23V487000 · 14/07/2023

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.
RemedyDealers 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2016 Mazda Mazda3 owners report most often to federal regulators:

Electrical System22
Unknown Or Other20
Service Brakes13
Back Over Prevention12
Power Train9
Visibility7

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?

Yes. The 2016 Mazda Mazda3 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2016 Mazda Mazda3 owners report?

Owners have filed 102 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3, most often about the electrical system, unknown or other, service brakes.

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