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2016 Mazda CX 5

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

8.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,542

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2020040 · manufacturer campaign 4320A

6 February 2020

Transport Canada lists: CX 5 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with LED daytime running lights (DRLs), the wrong material was used for the gasket that seals the wiring connector. As a result, the gasket material could cause corrosion of the circuit board. This could cause one or both of the DRLs to flicker and/or fail.

Why it matters

Daytime running lights that do not work could make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mazda Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. Dealers will replace the sealing gasket and add an anti-corrosion material inside the headlights, as necessary. Dealers may also replace the headlight units if they have failed due to this problem.

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Structure

Transport Canada recall 2016431 · manufacturer campaign 9916H

6 September 2016

Transport Canada lists: CX 3 2016 · CX 5 2013–2016 · Mazda 3 2010–2013 · Mazda 5 2012–2016 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the anti-corrosion treatment of the outer tube of the rear lift gate stay may be insufficient. Over time, the outer tube of the rear lift gate stay may corrode and break off, which could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace both rear door stays.

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Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2016152 · manufacturer campaign 9613D

8 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: CX 3 2016 · CX 5 2014–2016 · CX 9 2014–2016 · Mazda 2 2012–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the nut and bolt holding the strut assembly to the knuckle may not have been tightened properly during the manufacturing process. Over time, this could cause the strut assembly to separate from the knuckle, resulting in a loss of steering control which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and replace the nut and bolt holding the strut assembly to the knuckle if found loose.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 90% of 180 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
192 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Mazda CX 5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2016 Mazda CX 5. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Mazda CX 5 get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Mazda CX 5 at 8.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 192 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Mazda CX 5 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,542 in fuel, producing roughly 3,788 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.