NHTSA Complaint #11697961 — 2016 MAZDA CX-5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11697961
Vehicle	2016 MAZDA CX-5
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 29, 2025
Date Filed	November 6, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

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.

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