Mazda MAZDA6 recalls & problems by year
The Mazda MAZDA6 has 31 NHTSA recalls and 2,234 owner complaints across model years 2002–2021. The most complained-about year is the 2009 with 386 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 MAZDA6 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 MAZDA6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 MAZDA6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 MAZDA6 | 2 | 58 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 MAZDA6 | 1 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 MAZDA6 | 1 | 77 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 3 | 60 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 4 | 137 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2013 MAZDA6 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2012 MAZDA6 | 6 | 99 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 6 | 135 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 9 | 225 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2009 MAZDA6 | 10 | 386 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 5 | 111 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 6 | 156 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2006 MAZDA6 | 6 | 173 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2005 MAZDA6 | 6 | 147 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2004 MAZDA6 | 7 | 160 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2003 MAZDA6 | 9 | 174 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2002 MAZDA6 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mazda MAZDA6 problems (all years)
- Air Bags 639
- Structure 298
- Electrical System 231
- Suspension 226
- Unknown or Other 222
- Power Train 203
- Engine 139
- Steering 137
- Exterior Lighting 116
- Engine and Engine Cooling 96
- Service Brakes 93
- Vehicle Speed Control 64
Mazda MAZDA6 recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V875000 Nov 12, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2018 | 121,038 |
| 19V781000 Oct 31, 2019 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2003–2008 | 47,006 |
| 19V782000 Oct 31, 2019 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2009–2012 | 69,879 |
| 19V497000 Jun 27, 2019 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2018–2019 | 262,220 |
| 19V323000 Apr 25, 2019 | STRUCTURE | 2011–2013 | 51,118 |
| 18V717000 Oct 12, 2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2010–2013 | 155,436 |
| 18V631000 Sep 14, 2018 | STRUCTURE | 2009–2010 | 50,176 |
| 18V402000 Jun 15, 2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2003–2008 | 308,591 |
| 18V018000 Jan 9, 2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2009–2013 | 70,227 |
| 17V546000 Aug 31, 2017 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 2016 | 51,943 |
| 17V474000 Jul 26, 2017 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2003–2008 | 308,992 |
| 17V457000 Jul 18, 2017 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2009–2012 | 79,402 |
| 17V429000 Jun 29, 2017 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2009–2011 | 205,377 |
| 17V393000 Jun 22, 2017 | PARKING BRAKE | 2014–2015 | 227,814 |
| 16V753000 Oct 18, 2016 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 2017 | 180 |
| 16V594000 Aug 11, 2016 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | 2009–2010 | 41,918 |
| 14V675000 Oct 27, 2014 | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2014–2015 | 99,711 |
| 14V170000 Apr 3, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2014 | 19,000 |
| 14V173000 Apr 3, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2014–2015 | 5,700 |
| 14V114000 Mar 11, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2010–2012 | 42,000 |
| 13V425000 Sep 24, 2013 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2009–2013 | 161,400 |
| 11V134000 Feb 25, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2009–2010 | 52,000 |
| 09E025000 May 11, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2003–2006 | 42,540 |
| 09E012000 Apr 7, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2003–2007 | 16,270 |
| 09E011000 Apr 2, 2009 | EQUIPMENT | 2003–2009 | 2,323 |
| 09V043000 Feb 4, 2009 | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2009 | 29,000 |
| 08V412000 Aug 15, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2007–2008 | 7,200 |
| 04V582000 Dec 10, 2004 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 2004 | 190 |
| 03V531000 Dec 16, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2003 | 56,700 |
| 03V207000 Jun 5, 2003 | PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT | 2002–2003 | 45,600 |
| 03V206000 Jun 5, 2003 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 2003 | 64,000 |