2016 Mazda Mazda3: recalls and complaints

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• 23V48700014 Jul 2023Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
• 19V2720004 Apr 2019Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer
• 17V39300022 Jun 2017Parking Brake
• 16V68500023 Sep 2016Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage
• 16V68400022 Sep 2016Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
• 15V6210002 Oct 2015Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank AssemblyAdvisory

1. 23V487000Received 14 Jul 2023. 236,100 units.

   Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 6023G. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Aug 2024.

2. 19V272000Received 4 Apr 2019. 187,880 units.

   Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 3219D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 May 2019.

3. 17V393000Received 22 Jun 2017. 227,814 units.

   Parking Brake

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 1217F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Dec 2017.

4. 16V685000Received 23 Sep 2016. 3,849 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 0216I. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Nov 2016.

5. 16V684000Received 22 Sep 2016. 17,484 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 0116I. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Nov 2016.

6. 15V621000Received 2 Oct 2015. 14,411 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank AssemblyDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 8615J. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Oct 2015.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 14.

Complaints that report a crash

4

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

3

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

6 May 2019

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20042
2. 20052
3. 20061
4. 20072
5. 20082
6. 20093
7. 20103
8. 20112
9. 20121
10. 20131
11. 20144
12. 20154
13. 20166
14. 20172
15. 20184
16. 20196
17. 20202
18. 20211
19. 20243
20. 20251

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3?

687,538 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mazda Mazda3 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 29 recall campaigns for the Mazda Mazda3, model years 2004 to 2025. 6 of them name the 2016 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2016 Mazda Mazda3 name most often?

Service Brakes: 9 of 36 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Mazda Mazda3 open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.