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2021 MAZDA CX-5 — SEATS

crash1 injured · 2254448 · 2026-10-07

Vehicle

Make
MAZDA
Model
CX-5
Year
2021
Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Component
SEATS
Miles at failure
50,000
Speed
40 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle driving approximately 40 - 50 MPH. The contact stated that due to the crash, the driver's seat unexpectedly reclined, and the driver's head restraint detached and landed in the car seat in the rear seat. The contact also stated that the air bags failed to deploy during the crash. A Police report was filed. The contact was transported to a local emergency room and was treated for a fractured right fibula and whiplash. The vehicle was towed to a service center for an insurance claim and inspection. The contact was concerned that the air bags did not deploy and stated that the failure could have resulted in more catastrophic injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11769574
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown