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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JM3KE2CY7G0694159 · Checked Sep 3, 2026
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JM3KE2CY7G0•••••• 2016 Mazda CX-5

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481on the model
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Most reported Structure 1 Power Train 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Electrical System 1

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Air Bags Aug 2020
The contact owns a 2016 mazda cx-5. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag housing was visible from underneath the passenger side dashboard. The vehicle was taken roger beasley mazda south (4506 s ih 35 frontage rd, austin, tx 78745) where they stated that was a…
Electrical System Jul 2019
The contact owns a 2016 mazda cx-5. The contact took the vehicle to ourisman mazda of rockville (801 rockville pike, rockville, md 20852, 301-424-7800) due to an electrical failure that affected the instrument panel, the vehicle's sensors, and the home screen. The dealer…
Power Train Feb 2018
Coasting. Driving to a stop sign or stop light or stopping point at a declining speed from 30mph to 25/20/15mph intervals are where the 'tugging'/'stutter' happens. Dealership says it is normal operation for the car to shift into gear when declining in speeds. Even corporate…
Structure Oct 2016
The contact owns a 2016 mazda cx-5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V644000 (structure); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JM3KE2CY7G0694159 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.