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Campaign 20V063 Posted February 6, 2020 36,761 units

2016 Mazda CX-5 Recall 20V063: Daytime Light Failure

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 24, 2026

Recall 20V063 affects 36,761 2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles for LED daytime running light failure. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.

Mazda is recalling 36,761 2016 CX-5 vehicles because the LED daytime running lights can fail while driving. A failed DRL can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers and increase crash risk; Mazda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The LED daytime running lights on the 2016 Mazda CX-5 are the front lights that stay illuminated while the vehicle is being driven. They help make the vehicle easier for other drivers to see in daylight. In this recall, the issue is inside the LED headlight unit that powers and controls those daytime running lights.

A sealing gasket on the LED daytime running light wiring connector was made with the wrong material specification. That gasket releases sulfur, and the sulfur corrodes the LED circuit that controls the daytime running light. As corrosion builds, the circuit loses electrical continuity, which means power no longer flows cleanly through the circuit. The light can flicker, then stop illuminating.

There is no warning sign before failure. Mazda says the malfunction gives no warning before or during the daytime running light problem, so the first thing an owner notices is a flickering or failed front daytime running light on one or both sides.

Who's affected?

2016 Mazda CX-5 Headlights
Units affected36,761
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

Not every 2016 Mazda CX-5 is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.

What's the safety risk?

A failed daytime running light reduces how visible the CX-5 is to other drivers and increases crash risk. There is no warning before or during a DRL malfunction, so schedule the inspection promptly if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Mazda CX-5 is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Mazda dealer to schedule the free DRL headlight inspection and sealing-gasket or headlight-assembly replacement.
  3. Reference recall number 20V063 and Mazda recall 4320A when you call.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Mazda mailed one to you.
  5. Use the regular headlights while driving until the repair is complete, so other drivers can see the CX-5.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Mazda technician inspects the headlights and replaces the sealing gasket or the headlight assemblies when the inspection shows they are needed. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Mazda's general reimbursement plan covers documented repair costs paid because of this defect before Mazda submitted this safety recall. Keep invoices and repair paperwork, then contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4, to ask how to submit the claim.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

February 6, 2020 NHTSA published the recall
February 11, 2020 Dealer notification began
February 11, 2020 Dealer notification ended
March 6, 2020 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
March 20, 2020 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 20V063?

Recall 20V063 covers 36,761 2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles with LED daytime running lights that can fail while driving. Reduced visibility to other drivers increases crash risk. Mazda dealers will inspect the headlights and replace the sealing gasket or headlight assemblies for free.

What should I do if my 2016 Mazda CX-5 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific CX-5 is included in recall 20V063. If it is, contact a franchised Mazda dealer to schedule the headlight inspection and repair. Reference recall number 20V063 or Mazda recall number 4320A when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Mazda's remedy says dealers will inspect the headlights and replace the sealing gasket or headlight assemblies, as needed, free of charge.

Is it safe to drive my 2016 Mazda CX-5 before the repair?

Mazda has not issued a do-not-drive instruction for recall 20V063. The concern is reduced visibility to other drivers if the LED daytime running lights fail while driving, which increases crash risk. Confirm your VIN and schedule the free dealer repair.

What if I bought my Mazda CX-5 used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2016 CX-5 is included, then call a franchised Mazda dealer with recall number 20V063 or Mazda recall number 4320A.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V063000
Mazda customer service1-800-222-5500
NHTSA recall #20V063
NHTSA recall # (full)20V063000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →