Vehicle recall 10V051000 · February 19, 2010

2010 Mazda CX-9

There is a possibility under extremely cold conditions for the seat heater control circuit to overheat and fail due to insufficient electrical grounding.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2010 CX-9 vehicles equipped with electrically heated front seats. There is a possibility under extremely cold conditions for the seat heater control circuit to overheat and fail due to insufficient electrical grounding.
Consequence: This may cause burn damage of the seat cushion surface, or a risk of smoke/fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the seat heater control system. The seat heater control circuit will be replaced if necessary and/or the seat will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on March 9, 2010. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Notes: Mazda recall no. 5810B.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 10V051000
Reported to NHTSA: February 19, 2010
Filed by: MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Manufacturer campaign: 5810B
Owner notification: March 9, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 12,300
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler

Recall 10V051000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Mazda CX-9 (2010): 2010

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