2016 CX5 GT with 55kmi, last November passenger side DRL got dim and flickering, then driver side started also, not long after one side went completely out followed by the other.
Called Mazda, got a case number, went to local dealer got an estimate $1400 for parts + $250 labor... called Mazda back with estimate, they called me back 3 days later saying they pay for parts and I pay for labor...
Just got the car back and new "J" headlights are installed. Slightly different look but good enough.
Here you go:Curious how the look different.
Yep the accent DRL on these J version CX-5 LED headlights definitely is much less bright than original version. The style looks the same, but the LED light source has changed from single or two brighter LEDs transfering the light through fiber optics to dot-matrix LEDs positioned directly along the light strip.
I prefer smooth fiber-optic style LED DRL too which looks much more sophisticated and costs more to make. Dot-matrix style LED light simply put basic round LEDs along the light strip which looks cheap.
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These aren't ordinary headlights.$250 for labor - just for swapping out headlights? Ouch.
Finally!! Mazda has started a recall for the 2016 CX5 LED DRL issue a lot of people have experienced. No more spending upwards of $1k to fix the problem. Thanks to all who logged a complaint
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$250 for labor - just for swapping out headlights? Ouch.
Yayayay!
Can't find my vin on it yet, can someone try and let know if it works for them?
I called them and they said I am included in the recall.Not yet for me either.
Good for you!Just in case this helps anyone else in the UK - Mazda paid for the repairs in full even though I am out of warranty
Going to Flow? I was just there yesterday. The scheduler told me to pick my day & time...their calendar is completely open. They're desperately trying to keep their guys busy due to the virus issue. Should be able to get you in & out quickly.Just got my official recall notice in the mail. Now to schedule the repair with the local dealer.