2016 Mazda CX-3: raw data

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vehicle2016 / mazda / cx-3
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-29)
complaints48 on file (2016-01-15 → 2026-05-01)
recalls3
investigations0
fars9 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Back-over camera recall parts delay and failureBACK OVER PREVENTION6 complaints2024-01 → 2024-12cx3-2016-back-over-camera-recall-delay
  • 11633100 The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available
  • 11619261 The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was distorted on several occasions, and was black on other occasions
Headlight assembly moisture and condensationEXTERIOR LIGHTING7 complaints2019-12 → 2024-02cx3-2016-headlight-moisture-condensation
  • 11573867 THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE CONTAINED MOISTURE FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS, CAUSING DIFFUSED, DIMMED VISIBILITY AT NIGHT...VERY DANGEROUS
  • 11530294 I have already drivers side front replaced at the dealer, now the passenger side front is showing lots of moisture inside the headlamp
Infotainment touchscreen ghost touch and crackingELECTRICAL SYSTEM6 complaints2020-06 → 2024-02cx3-2016-infotainment-ghost-touch-cracking
  • 11571628 The infotainment center has a mind of its own. It's going berserk
  • 11432537 The media console screen on my Mazda CX-3 has spiderweb-like cracking
Driver seat height sinks while drivingSEATS2 complaints2019-12 → 2023-10cx3-2016-driver-seat-height-sinks
  • 11547627 Drivers seat constantly sinks down as you are driving. It will not stay in place
  • 11288093 THE SEAT CONSTANTLY DEFLATES WHEN IT'S PUMPED UP TO THE TALLEST SETTING
Engine stall at low fuel levelFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5 complaints2019-12 → 2025-01cx3-2016-stall-at-low-fuel-level
  • 11635954 The vehicle abruptly stalled and I managed to pull over on the side of the road
  • 11436991 the engine stalled and shut off at approximately 50 mph and coasted the vehicle to the side of the road
Unintended acceleration while brakingVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3 complaints2016-02 → 2016-12cx3-2016-unintended-acceleration
  • 10935412 IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD 4 EPISODES OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION
  • 10903247 I TURNED INTO A PARKING SPOT AND WAS SLOWING DOWN .EVERYTHING SEEMED NORMAL WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR SPED UP INTO A WOODED AREA

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
482016-01-152026-05-0140ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:11; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:10; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:7; BACK OVER PREVENTION:6; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:5

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
16V64400006/09/2016STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATEMazda 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.If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.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.
16V20300011/04/2016STEERINGMazda 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.If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
23V48700014/07/2023BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAMazda 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.A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20249legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Mazda CX-3 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/mazda/cx-3
@misc{wrenchpro_2016_mazda_cx_3_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Mazda CX-3},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/mazda/cx-3}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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