2016 Mazda CX-5 electrical system problems
The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has 72 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
72
Electrical System complaints
12%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Mazda CX-5 have?
NHTSA has 72 complaints about the 2016 Mazda CX-5 electrical system — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.