2016 Mazda Mazda3
2016 Mazda Mazda3 in NHTSA data: length 446–458 cm, curb weight 1,327–1,384 kg and 6 recall campaigns.
2016 Mazda Mazda3 at a glance
NHTSA lists 4 specification rows for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3. Overall length is 446–458 cm (175.6–180.3 in), width 180 cm, height 146 cm and wheelbase 270 cm (106.3 in). Curb weight is 1,327–1,384 kg (2,926–3,051 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 446–458 cm (2015: 446–458 cm) and curb weight 1,327–1,384 kg (2015: 1,284–1,361 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA3 GT 4DR SEDAN | 458 cm180.3 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 146 cm57.5 in | 270 cm106.3 in | 1,383 kg3,049 lb |
| MAZDA3 GX/GS 4DR SEDAN | 458 cm180.3 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 146 cm57.5 in | 270 cm106.3 in | 1,327 kg2,926 lb |
| MAZDA3 SPORT GT 4DR HATCBACK | 446 cm175.6 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 146 cm57.5 in | 270 cm106.3 in | 1,384 kg3,051 lb |
| MAZDA3 SPORT GX/GS 4DR HATCBACK | 446 cm175.6 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 146 cm57.5 in | 270 cm106.3 in | 1,330 kg2,932 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 1 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V487000 | 14 July 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image. |
| 19V272000 | 4 April 2019 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility. |
| 17V393000 | 22 June 2017 | PARKING BRAKE | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind. |
| 16V685000 | 23 September 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015, to October 16, 2015. During manufacturing, the fuel tanks for the affected vehicles may have deformed, resulting in a fuel leak from the recirculation pipe welded connection. |
| 16V684000 | 22 September 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve… |
| 15V621000 | 2 October 2015 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. If enough fuel enters the… NHTSA: do not drive |
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Decode the VIN of a 2016 Mazda Mazda3
Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.