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2016 MAZDA CX-5 — SEATS

fire1 injured · 2146491 · 2025-11-06

Vehicle

Make
MAZDA
Model
CX-5
Year
2016
Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Component
SEATS
Speed
65 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEATING SYSTEM CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED THROUGH THE FABRIC AND MY DOG'S SEAT. THE FUMES MADE ME AND MY DOG NAUSEOUS.I HAD TO SWERVE ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND STOP ON THE SHOULDER TO EXTINGUISH THE SEAT FIRE/BURN. THE FUSE WAS PULLED FOR SAFETY. THE SEAT IS IN STORAGE FOR INSPECTION. MAZDA WILL BE CONTACTED.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11697961
Machine
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