2016 MAZDA CX-3

3 recalls, 63 complaints - 912 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Description

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

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 let... Read more

236,100 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Defect Description

Mazda 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, ... Read more

Consequence

If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

580,455 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

STEERING

Defect Description

Mazda 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... Read more

Consequence

If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 c... Read more

578 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Complaint Statistics

63 total complaints 5 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	9
ENGINE	9
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	5
VISIBILITY/WIPER	4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4
SERVICE BRAKES	4
STRUCTURE:BODY	2
SEAT BELTS	2
SEATS	2

Incident date: May 1, 2026

On March 25th the dealership said our car was on a recall for R25E2 the dealership performed the ECM software update fix at this time. On April 30th 2026 the engine suffered catastophic failure. The heat stopped working the car was not showing hot the dial was at 1/4 it is usually at 1/2. The oil l... Read more

Incident date: Dec 11, 2024

I was backing out of the driveway. I had all the safety features on, and I was checking my surroundings. Typically, the blind spot and front sensors would alert me to dangers. However, on this and many other occasions the warnings didn't alert me to danger on my passenger side that I couldn't see. t... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jul 14, 2023

Vehicle Information: • Make: Tesla • Model: Model Y • Year: 2024 Description of the Problem: After a software update pushed by Tesla, the AP4 computer in my 2024 Tesla Model Y shorted out, causing a complete failure of all systems controlled by this computer. The following safety-critical a... Read more

Incident date: Apr 11, 2023

1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The transmission system appears to have malfunctioned, specifically causing hard, sudden jerks when shifting and sluggish acceleration. While the issue is ongoing, the dealer has not confirmed any pr... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 BMW X4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Restrain System Fault" message was displayed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the driver's side seat belt. The vehicle was not rep... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2024

I have had numerous issues with the transmission on this truck. The truck has been to dealerships ever since I bought it for transmission issues. New issue occurred this week while going 75mph and continually as I decreased speed down to 60mph. While driving at the high rate of speed the transmissio... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2024

Engine is being replaced due to excessive oil consumption. First sign was engine knocking in November 2022, which resolved with oil change. July 2023, engine knocking was heard again, Hyundai dealer said car came in with no oil. Had oil changed / filled, was advised to bring car back in 1000 ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 27, 2024

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Power Train system failed also engine light is now on How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Me and my toddler were in the vehicle when it started to jerk in bad traffic. Has the pro... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2018

The abs/traction control message goes off intermittently. The truck dings and beeps from the dash with a message that says “service abs”. This is a known issue with this yr/make truck.

Incident date: Oct 2, 2023

Emissions control system has "failed" 5 times. Check engine light illuminated. Each time: P0420 DTC code: "Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1). Manufacturer is unable to fix. Vehicle will go into "Limp Mode" stranding owners/passengers.

Incident date: Sep 15, 2021

While at stop light, engine shut off (auto start-stop). Wouldn't restart, car would not move, automatically went into park, wouldn't go into neutral to be moved, and was stuck. Had to manually release the vehicle into neutral to be moved. Battery was completely dead, replacement solved the issue. Ba... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2023

vsa modulator in the honda accords go bad, SPECIALLY the 2013-2017 Model Years. There are so many bulltins etc on the internet if you look it up youd see ,millions of people are having the same issue. This affets braking & traction. Traction control is no longer useable and the ABS System does not w... Read more

Incident date: Dec 16, 2023

The same engine in these 2015 - 2016 Kia Cadenzas is the same engine present in the Kia Sorentos which have been being investigated for early failure, My kia cadenza stalled at 63 miles per hour on route 73 in new jersey and ever since I've been terrified of it, the dealer (Burlington Kia of South J... Read more

Incident date: Dec 16, 2023

Motor failure when low oil pressure sensor came on. car had plenty of oil . up to date on oil changes and service. 69457 miles.

Incident date: Oct 1, 2022

My car has 76,000 miles on it fully maintained and recorded at hyundai dealerships. One day I’m driving and a check engine light pops up the same day I get it taken in to have it diagnosed, few hours go by I get a call they tell me that the Integrated thermal management module on my car has burnt ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 11, 2019

The coolant is leaking into the engine block. This is a no problem with these engines. I may have to replace the engine.

Incident date: Apr 23, 2020

Oil pump pulley failure resulting in loss of oil pressure while driving and causing catastrophic engine failure

Incident date: Sep 6, 2023

My car had a pool of brake fluid under the car and when I turned it on, it said the brake fluid was low. When I went to check the reservoir it was empty. The underpanels were removed and the brake lines were rotted out in several areas. I was shocked because my car is in mint condition and I have al... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2023

Put a box of moderate weight into the passenger seat (hard drives) - probably 40 lbs. After driving for a few minutes and over a few bumps, the seat belt warning light came on because the seat sensor was tripped by the weight. Put the seat belt on to silence the warning. Shortly thereafter, both ... Read more

Incident date: May 25, 2023

The paint from a lot of Hyundai Elantra’s are chipping really bad. The paint is no good!

Incident date: Feb 6, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and the RPM failed to operate as needed. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the reca... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2022

Infotainment system and screen failure. The screen develops "spiderweb" cracking. This cracking first appeared 3 years ago. Now the computer reboots continuously. This causes zero access to radio, GPS, or other features to operate the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, at the suggest... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2021

Engine stalled while driving and all the dashboard lights turned on. Could not turn engine back on again. Upon inspection, it was found that the fuel injector pump was faulty and was subsequently replaced by the dealership. Fast forward a year, check engine light came on and vehicle began to stall ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2021

Incident date: Sep 30, 2021

The seals around headlights are failing and causing moisture infiltration. Limiting distance of visibility during night driving. I have found through forums that this is a common occurrence.

Incident date: Oct 13, 2021

Vehicle stalled while driving. On 9/29/21 Suburban Mazda of Troy removed the Mazda mobile start. On 10/13/21, the engine stalled and shut off at approximately 50 mph and coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. There were no warning light prior and the vehicle had approximately 1/4 tank of gas (... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2021

The media console screen on my Mazda CX-3 has spiderweb-like cracking. This causes "ghost touch" which means that while I am driving, the system makes consistent loud beeping noises, frantically changes screens, changes music, calls people (if my phone is connected to bluetooth), etc.. There is no w... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2020

PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION CHIME SOUNDED EVERY 5 SECONDS FOR 35 MINUTES. PASSENGER AIRBAGS ARE NOW DISABLED. BLIND SPOT MONITORING ONLY WORKS SOMETIMES....A MIND OF ITS OWN.

Incident date: Nov 11, 2020

PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION CHIME SOUNDED EVERY 5 SECONDS FOR 35 MINUTES. PASSENGER AIRBAGS ARE NOW DISABLED. BLIND SPOT MONITORING ONLY WORKS SOMETIMES....A MIND OF ITS OWN.

Incident date: Nov 11, 2020

PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION CHIME SOUNDED EVERY 5 SECONDS FOR 35 MINUTES. PASSENGER AIRBAGS ARE NOW DISABLED. BLIND SPOT MONITORING ONLY WORKS SOMETIMES....A MIND OF ITS OWN.

Incident date: Aug 1, 2020

RUST ON HATCH, SIMILAR TO RUST RESULTING IN RECALL IN 2016 IN AUSTRALIA

Incident date: Aug 1, 2020

RUST ON HATCH, SIMILAR TO RUST RESULTING IN RECALL IN 2016 IN AUSTRALIA

Incident date: Mar 1, 2019

THERE IS A CRACK IN THE CORNER OF THE MAZDA CONNECT CENTER DISPLAY. I BOUGHT THIS CAR CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED LAST YEAR AND THE CRACK WAS ALREADY THERE. *TR

Incident date: Mar 16, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EVAPORATOR FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS BLOWING WARM AIR INTO THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BELLAMY STRICKLAND CHEVROLET BUICK PARTS (145 INDUSTRIAL BLVD, MCDONOUGH, GA 30253 770-30253). THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 5, 2019

THE HEADLAMPS HOLD MOISTURE. THERE ARE NO CRACKS IN THE HEADLAMPS. I FEAR THIS WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.

Incident date: Dec 29, 2019

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE CAR LOST POWER ALL WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON THEN DIED COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD COULD NOT RESTART CAR HAD ABOUT 1/8 TANK GAS DOT CAME AND PUT IN SOME MORE GAS RESTARTED WENT TO GAS STATION AND OIL CHANGE SHOP THAT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING TO REPAIR RESET WARNING LIGHTS

Incident date: Dec 29, 2019

Incident date: Nov 21, 2019

WHILE DRIVING MY 2016 MAZDA CX-3 ON CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY 280 IT SUDDENLY STARTED LOSING POWER, I COULDN'T DRIVE THE CAR AND THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT OF ANYTHING. NOT KNOWING THE PROBLEM I DID NOT WANT TO DRIVE THE CAR ANY FURTHER, HAD TO TOW TO THE MAZDA DEALER. THEY HAVE IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM A... Read more

Incident date: Nov 21, 2019

Incident date: Oct 1, 2019

THE HEADLAMPS CONTAIN AND HOLD MOISTURE CAUSING A SOFTER LIGHT AND LESS VISIBILITY. I AM AFRAID THE MOISTURE WILL CAUSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.

Incident date: Dec 6, 2019

WHILE DRIVING ON A 4-LANE ROAD (~45 MPH), THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND DIED. THE CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE START/STOP BUTTON LIGHT TURNED RED. AFTER COASTING INTO A GAS STATION, THE CAR COULD NOT INITIALLY BE RESTARTED. IT COULD BE RESTARTED AFTER ADDING GASOLINE, A... Read more

Incident date: Dec 6, 2019

Incident date: Oct 1, 2019

THE HEADLAMPS CONTAIN AND HOLD MOISTURE CAUSING A SOFTER LIGHT AND LESS VISIBILITY. I AM AFRAID THE MOISTURE WILL CAUSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.

Incident date: Oct 1, 2019

THE HEADLAMPS CONTAIN AND HOLD MOISTURE CAUSING A SOFTER LIGHT AND LESS VISIBILITY. I AM AFRAID THE MOISTURE WILL CAUSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2019

THE SEAT CONSTANTLY DEFLATES WHEN IT'S PUMPED UP TO THE TALLEST SETTING. DRIVER HAS TO KEEP ADJUSTING SEAT HEIGHT WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE A HEALTHY BMI AND ONLY WEIGH 150 LBS. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S HARD TO SEE OVER THE DASH.

Incident date: Aug 1, 2017

PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEASED PROPELLING ME INTO THE WINDSHIELD. I'M AN AVID SEATBELT WEARER. WE WERE HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT.

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jun 17, 2019

VEHICLE A/C QUIT WORKING AFTER LESS THAN 3 YRS, JUST OUT OF WARRANTY NO LESS. DEALER WANTS NEARLY $2K FOR REPAIR. TURNS OUT THE CAUSE IS A DEFECTIVE PART MAZDA HAS BEEN AWARE OF SINCE 2016. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS ISSUE. THERE ARE THREE SEPARATE TSB'S ABOUT THE ISSUE AND A MAZDA SERVICE PROGRA... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 MAZDA CX-3

2016 Mazda CX-3 SUV FWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	13.8%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 MAZDA CX-3

912 manufacturer communications from 536 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	152
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	133
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	49
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	47
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	29
010000 STEERING	27
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	27
160000 STRUCTURE	27

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Some customers may complain about infotainment center display. Peeling, spider cracks and white dots.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some customers may complain about infotainment center display. Peeling, spider cracks and white dots.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature on the instrument cluster is displayed more than 50 A?F (10 A?C) lower than the actual temperature, resulting in insufficient performance of the air conditioning. This is caused by in

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

200000 WHEELS

Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur,

100000 POWER TRAIN

Due to limitations, certain vehicles from 2016 to current models might display an inaccurate transmission part number in the Global Electronic Parts Catalog (GEPC). To provide support in such cases, a temporary lookup guide has been develop

200000 WHEELS

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu

190000 TIRES

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

010000 STEERING

350000 EQUIPMENT

Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). The film of the center display may be peeled off. White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The occurren

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarke

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

SERVICE BULLETIN 09-031/20 ISSUED ON 09/21/20 IS NO LONGER VALID. IT IS SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 6023G (??A?A?2014-2018 MAZDA3 AND 2016-2021 CX-3 - REARVIEW IMAGE MAY NOT DISPLAY PROPERLY??A?A?).

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

SERVICE BULLETIN 09-031/20 ISSUED ON 09/21/20 IS NO LONGER VALID. IT IS SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 6023G (??A?A?2014-2018 MAZDA3 AND 2016-2021 CX-3 - REARVIEW IMAGE MAY NOT DISPLAY PROPERLY??A?A?).

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

160000 STRUCTURE

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Some customers may complain about scratches on the instrument cluster lens.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Some vehicles may exhibit a distorted image or no image from the rear mount camera when shifted into reverse. Due to friction, the coating of camera socket terminals may wear out, creating high electrical resistance. NOTE: The icons and the

130000 VISIBILITY

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

In support of the new Mazda MX-5 and CX-3, Mazda will make available for loan on an ??A?A?as-needed??A?A? basis, a Special Service Tool (SST) to allow for the radar aiming of the blind spot monitoring (BSM) system. The BSM radar aiming is p

130000 VISIBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Be advised that TSB "09-031/20 - REAR MOUNT CAMERA IMAGE NOT CLEAR/NO IMAGE ON SCREEN" is no longer valid and has been superseded by "RECALL 6023G - 2014-2018 MAZDA3 AND 2016-2019 CX-3 - REARVIEW IMAGE MAY NOT DISPLAY PROPERLY". Use the lin

130000 VISIBILITY

160000 STRUCTURE

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.

130000 VISIBILITY

Some customers may complain that the frequency of replenishing the window washer liquid is higher than expected, or they may complain of leakage at or around the washer motor (1). This is caused by a crack that may occur at the joint sectio

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some vehicles may exhibit oil leakage from the drive belt auto tensioner and rattling noises from the engine compartment. This may be caused by insufficient sealing at the drive belt auto tensioner damper when the auto tensioner fully opera

350000 EQUIPMENT

Interior parts made of resin have antistatic coating to prevent dust from sticking on the surfaces, and depending on the conditions of use, the antistatic components may crystallize slightly, giving an appearance of white stains on the surf

160000 STRUCTURE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some customers may complain of a lack of power under heavy load without any warning lights or DTCs. This concern may be due to a loose or detached hood weatherstrip, which can cause a blockage or restriction in the air intake system.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100000 POWER TRAIN

Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light ON with one or more of these DTCs stored in the TCM memory (P0842, P0847, P0872, P0877, P0780, P1738).

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light ON with one or more of these DTCs stored in the TCM memory (P0842, P0847, P0872, P0877, P0780, P1738).

200000 WHEELS

010000 STEERING

Some vehicles may exhibit a light resistance and/or an unusual noise when turning the steering wheel in either direction. This concern may be caused by insufficient lubrication between the worm wheel gear and worm shaft. To eliminate this

010000 STEERING

Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the steering wheel surface.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method. B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method

130000 VISIBILITY

Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Speedometer replacement procedure

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Speedometer replacement procedure

143110 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:STATUS INDICATOR LAMP/LIGHT

Some customers may experience the airbag warning light ON with DTC B00A0:09 stored in the SAS control module memory when the battery voltage is low. DTC B00A0:09 (Occupant classification sensor internal signal output unstable). This concern

140000 AIR BAGS

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the steering wheel surface.

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the steering wheel surface.

010000 STEERING

Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the steering wheel surface.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.

130000 VISIBILITY

Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature on the instrument cluster is displayed more than 50 A?F (10A?C) lower than the actual temperature, resulting in insufficient performance of the air conditioning. This is caused by ina

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature on the instrument cluster is displayed more than 50 A?F (10A?C) lower than the actual temperature, resulting in insufficient performance of the air conditioning. This is caused by ina

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

When servicing SKYACTIV engine vehicles requiring to replace the Oil Galley Plug and Crush Washer, order the required part numbers below. These parts are not listed in GEPC and were previously listed as "non-serviceable" in the cylinder blo

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Parts Flash replaces RF-22-01R2 released January 04, 2022. It includes new display repair kit part numbers for the 2018-2019 Mazda2, 2018-2020 CX-3 and 2018-2020 MX-5. Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no

350000 EQUIPMENT

Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Ghost Touch - DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) - Surface Peeling - DTC B108E:04 may be stored - Spider Cracks - White dots IMPORTANT NOTE: D

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

350000 EQUIPMENT

Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). - The film of the center display may be peeled off. - White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The oc

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Parts Flash replaces RF-22-01R released November 21, 2022. It includes a new display repair kit part number for the 2020-2022 MX-5. Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no need to replace the entire infotainm

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

350000 EQUIPMENT

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

350000 EQUIPMENT

There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some vehicles may experience the Check Engine Light ON with DTC P0171 (Fuel Trim too Lean) and possibly DTCs P030X (Misfire). Vehicles having this concern should use the following Inspection/Repair procedure.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: * Ghost Touch * DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) * Surface Peeling * DTC B108E:04 may be stored * Spider Cracks * White dots

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 74.00.324 or later). The system performance has been improved as follows: Ver. 74.00.324 fixes these software errors (b

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no need to replace the entire infotainment display unit as the supply chain has been heavily impacted due to the global shortage of semiconductors. Please use the table below w

353620 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

020000 SUSPENSION

Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some customers may complain the HVAC system not maintaining the correct temperature or the ambient (outside) temperature reading incorrectly. This is caused by a failure in the ambient temperature sensor. To correct this issue, the ambient

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.

100000 POWER TRAIN

The new SKYACTIV-DRIVE FW6A-EL AT uses "Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type: FZ". Only use "ATF-FZ" to fill or top off the fluid level. ATF-FZ is specially designed for use in the SKYACTIV-DRIVE series AT. It is a low viscosity formula

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some vehicles may have one of the following DTCs stored in memory along with a system status notice on the Multi-information display OR display a system status notice with no DTC: * C1001:92 - Forward sensing camera (FSC) poor field of vie

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

If the right-side Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) control module is replaced for any reason, it is also necessary to replace the left-side BSM control module in order to complete the radar aiming procedure. If the right-side BSM control module

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some vehicles equipped with a coolant control valve may exhibit difficulties when refilling the coolant because the control valve is closed and air in the engine cannot escape during ignition ON. Therefore, turn the ignition OFF when refill

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some vehicles may exhibit accumulation of dried coolant (1) around the water pipe (2). This is caused by a gap between the housing and pipe due to a press fitting during the manufacturing process. The accumulated coolant is solidified and p

100000 POWER TRAIN

Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable valve being stuck in the closed position. W

353620 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Ghost Touch (Touch screen operates by itself) - Spider Cracks - Surface Peeling - White dots

353620 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Some customers may complain about infotainment center display ghost touch (touch screen operates by itself), surface peeling or spider cracks. Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no need to replace the entire inf

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Ghost Touch (Touch screen operates by itself) - Spider Cracks - Surface Peeling - White dots

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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MAZDA CX-3 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA CX-3 across all model years (2016, 2021).

9 Total Recalls

154 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

18 Reported Crashes

3 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MAZDA CX-3 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2021	1	6	View
2020	1	1	View
2019	2	38	View
2018	1	15	View
2017	1	27	View
2016 (current)	3	63
2014	0	4	View

Other MAZDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MAZDA6	98	2,911	View
TRIBUTE	65	2,831	View
B-SERIES TRUCK	65	888	View
MAZDA3	64	3,983	View
CX-9	59	1,796	View
626	54	3,892	View
MPV	44	1,157	View
RX-8	42	1,003	View

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2016 MAZDA CX-3

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 MAZDA CX-3

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 MAZDA CX-3

Most Affected Components

MAZDA CX-3 - All Years Overview

MAZDA CX-3 - Year by Year

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