The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V063000·Announced 2020-02-06

Mazda Recalls 2016 CX-5 Vehicles for Daytime Running Light Defect

Mazda is recalling 2016 CX-5 vehicles because the LED Daytime Running Lights may fail, potentially reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may fail while driving.

If the DRL fails, the vehicle's visibility may be reduced to other drivers on the road, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 20, 2020.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights and replace the sealing gasket or headlight assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA CX-5
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
36,761

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CX-5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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