2016 Mazda CX-5 lighting problems

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has 161 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 26% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

161

Lighting complaints

26%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Lighting complaints by year

CX-5 lighting complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

20V063000LightingFebruary 6, 2020 · 36,761 units

Defect

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

Consequence

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.

What owners report

“FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS SUDDENLY FAILED AT JUST 27,500 MILES. IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE LEDS, THE ENTIRE LIGHT UNIT NEEDS TO BE CHANGED OUT, AND CAN ONLY BE DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP AT A COST OF OVER $1200. THIS IS A VERY QUICK FAILURE OF A LONG LASTING LED LIGHT AND AT A HIGH COST…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · April 4, 2019

Common questions

How many lighting complaints does the 2016 Mazda CX-5 have?

NHTSA has 161 complaints about the 2016 Mazda CX-5 lighting — 26% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Mazda CX-5 lighting?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the lighting: 20V063000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.