Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Mazda CX-3 has 3 recalls, 47 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
47
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
16V644000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to J...
16V203000
STEERING
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 M...
23V487000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Mazda CX-3 SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving on the highway on a posted 65mph, the fuel remaining on the vehicle was posted at 1/4,... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V4... |
| May 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? R... |
| Mar 27, 2024 | ENGINE | My recent experience with the service at Putnam Mazda was extremely disappointing and frustrating. W... |
| Dec 16, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My Mazda CX3’s touchscreen started registering “ghost presses” without any input from me. This leads... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The infotainment center has a mind of its own. It's going berserk. Others have said that it is like ... |
| Sep 6, 2023 | LANE DEPARTURE | The Lane Departure Warning on both left and right side mirrors sporadically does not work. This is t... |
| Jul 14, 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V4... |
| Jul 14, 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V4... |
| May 25, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE HEADLAMPS CONTAIN AND HOLD MOISTURE, ALTHOUGH THERE ARE NO CRACKS. THIS IS CAUSING MOISTURE, AND... |
| Apr 11, 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V4... |
| Feb 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Mazda CX-3. The contact stated that while her daughter's vehicle ... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Condensation in the headlights assembly. It’s a common problem. I have already drivers side front re... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Mazda CX3 Connect touch screen in the center display may not accept touch commands properly and fade... |
| Mar 2, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Infotainment system and screen failure. The screen develops "spiderweb" cracking. This cracking fi... |
| Dec 15, 2021 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine stalled while driving and all the dashboard lights turned on. Could not turn engine back on a... |
| Oct 13, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle stalled while driving. On 9/29/21 Suburban Mazda of Troy removed the Mazda mobile start. On ... |
| Sep 30, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The seals around headlights are failing and causing moisture infiltration. Limiting distance of visi... |
| Sep 15, 2021 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V4... |
| Sep 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The media console screen on my Mazda CX-3 has spiderweb-like cracking. This causes "ghost touch" whi... |