NHTSA Complaint #11514255 — 2015 MAZDA MAZDA3

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11514255
Vehicle 2015 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 200,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State LA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, smoke was coming from under the hood of the vehicle, followed by the vehicle shut down and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's son opened the hood and flames came out from under the hood. The contact son burned his fingers but did not seek medical attention. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 200,000.

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