NHTSA Complaint #11694675 — 2016 MAZDA MAZDA6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11694675
Vehicle	2016 MAZDA MAZDA6
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 12, 2025
Date Filed	October 21, 2025
Mileage	113,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that after her husband had driven for approximately 2 hours with the seat heater activated, the passenger’s side seat overheated, and the seat started smoking. The driver stated that the seat heating element overheated and burned a hole in the seat, damaging the air bag located near the seat heater sensor. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,500.

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