NHTSA Complaint #11520543 — 2018 MAZDA CX-5 AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11520543
Vehicle	2018 MAZDA CX-5
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	May 2, 2023
Date Filed	May 5, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

Entire drivers side air bags deployed, with only the driver in the vehicle, after striking a curb, (after striking a coyote, then swerving). Front central air bag did not deploy-only the side, and then for the entire side of a four door SUV, Mazda CX-5. Air bag slammed into neck and chest of driver nearly striking jugular with sharp impact. There does not appear to be any reason for side air bag to deploy, without front center deploying.

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