Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V051000 Reported February 19, 2010

Seat heater control system

Mazda Motor Corp. · Seats · 12,300 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V051000
Manufacturer Campaign
5810B
Manufacturer
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
12,300
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 19, 2010

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

This may cause burn damage of the seat cushion surface, or a risk of smoke/fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mazda Motor Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 10V051000 or campaign 5810B.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V051000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V051000?

NHTSA recall 10V051000 was issued by Mazda Motor Corp. on February 19, 2010. It addresses: Seat heater control system. The recall affects approximately 12,300 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda Motor Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V051000 or the manufacturer campaign number 5810B. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.