Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has 8 NHTSA seats complaints and 0 seats-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | SEATS | Leather heated seats .. safety put at risks because I suffered burns on my bottom (butt) from the dr... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | SEATS | The front passenger seat warmer caught fire as i was driving the vehicle. No fuse tripped or anythin... |
| Jul 27, 2020 | SEATS | WHEN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS LEFT ALONE OVERNIGHT, IT SWITCHES POSITIONS BY THE NE... |
| Oct 26, 2019 | SEATS | Vehicle was t-boned by another vehicle that was traveling 40mph. Both front seats are now loose, and... |
| Aug 2, 2019 | SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD NOT ADJUST A... |
| Jul 1, 2018 | SEATS | 2016 MAZDA CX-5 POWER DRIVER SEAT RECLINES TO VARYING DEGREES (SOMETIMES FULLY, SOMETIMES PARTIALLY)... |
| May 12, 2017 | SEATS | WHEN THE VEHICLE IS POWERED OFF, THE BACK REST OF THE DRIVER'S CHAIR WILL FALL BACK COMPLETELY TAKIN... |
| Nov 13, 2015 | SEATS | HELLO, THE HEAD RESTRAINTS ON OUR NEW CX-5 ARE FAR TO FORWARD FOR PROPER POSTURE. IF WE SIT UPRIGH... |