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NHTSA Recall 20V063000: Headlights (exterior lighting)

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 36,761 vehicles. It affects 2016 Mazda CX-5.

36,761
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (March 20)
NHTSA campaign20V063000
Manufacturer campaign4320A
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS
Report receivedFebruary 6, 2020
Owner notificationMarch 20, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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

Safety risk

If the DRL fails, the vehicle's visibility may be reduced to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, and replace the sealing gasket or headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4320A.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V063000

Make and modelModel years
Mazda CX-52016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.