2016 Mazda CX-3 Lane departure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the lane departure of the 2016 Mazda CX-3, 4% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,700 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Passenger restraint malfunction chime sounded every 5 seconds for 35 minutes. Passenger airbags are now disabled. Blind spot monitoring only works sometimes....a mind of its own.”
NHTSA complaint #11374562, filed 2020-11, 41,700 miles“The Lane Departure Warning on both left and right side mirrors sporadically does not work. This is the first time I'm reporting it to NHTSA. but the problem has been going on for at least three months. The LDW lights appear when I turn on the engine, but sporadically do not appear in traffic when there is a vehicle near my left or right side. Sometimes the LDW works fine, and other times, not at all. I never know until I'm in traffic if the LDW will work -- which puts me at risk when changing lanes unless I physically turn my head to check traffic, which defeats the whole purpose of LDW. …”
NHTSA complaint #11542908, filed 2023-09Related service bulletins
- 11028099Jan 13, 2026If the right-side Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) control module is replaced for any reason, it is also necessary to replace the left-side BSM control module in order to complete the…
- 10240366Jul 19, 2023In support of the new Mazda MX-5 and CX-3, Mazda will make available for loan on an âÂÂas-neededâ basis, a Special Service Tool (SST) to allow for the radar aiming of the…
- 10209766Mar 25, 2022In support of the new Mazda MX-5 and CX-3, Mazda will make available for loan on as-needed basis, a Special Service Tool (SST) to allow for the radar aiming of the blind spot…
- 10194887May 18, 2021Some vehicles may have one of the following DTCs stored in memory along with a system status notice on the Multi-information display OR display a system status notice with no…
- 10213445Mar 16, 2021Blind spot monitoring (BSM) system change
Lane departure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 10% |
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mazda CX-3
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mazda CX-3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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