The Lemon IndexMazda6 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2003–2021 Mazda6, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 8
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2003–2008 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
47,006 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V781000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2009–2012 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
69,879 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V782000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2018 · model years 2010–2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
155,436 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V717000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2018 · model years 2003–2008 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
308,591 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V402000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
70,227 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V018000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2017 · model years 2003–2008 Park it: don't drive
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator t…
308,992 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V474000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2017 · model years 2009, 2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
79,402 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V457000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2017 · model years 2009–2011 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
205,377 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V429000
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- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2021 · model year 2018
The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
121,038 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V875000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2003–2008 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
47,006 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V781000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2009–2012 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
69,879 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V782000
- Engine · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2018–2019
A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
262,220 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V497000
- Body structure · recall issued Apr 2019 · model years 2011–2012
The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
51,118 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V323000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2018 · model years 2010–2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
155,436 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V717000
- Suspension · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2009–2010
The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
50,176 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V631000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2018 · model years 2003–2008 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
308,591 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V402000
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- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
70,227 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V018000
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2017 · model year 2016
Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.
51,943 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V546000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2017 · model years 2003–2008 Park it: don't drive
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator t…
308,992 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V474000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2017 · model years 2009, 2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
79,402 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V457000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2017 · model years 2009–2011 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
205,377 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V429000
- Parking brake · recall issued Jun 2017 · model years 2014–2015
Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
227,814 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V393000
- Lights · recall issued Oct 2016 · model year 2017
Due to an incorrect combination switch being installed, the turn signals may not automatically cancel by the rotation of the steering wheel.
180 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V753000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2016 · model years 2009–2010
The protective coating may not have been properly applied to the air bag control unit (ACU) and, as a result, moisture may damage the unit causing it to malfunction.
41,918 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V594000
- Tires · recall issued Oct 2014 · model years 2014–2015
If the pressures of four of the tires on an affected vehicle gradually drop at the same time, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may not warn the driver of the drop in pressure.
99,711 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V675000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2014–2015 2.5L engines only
When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
5,700 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V173000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Apr 2014 · model year 2014
In the affected vehicles, it is possible to fill the fuel tank beyond its rated capacity.
19,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V170000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Mar 2014 · model years 2010–2012 2.5L engines only
In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.
42,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V114000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Sep 2013 · model years 2009–2012
The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
161,400 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V425000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2011 · model years 2009–2010
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA6 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 8, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 2010.
52,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V134000
- Lights · recall issued May 2009 · model years 2003–2006
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2003–2007
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Equipment · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2003–2009
THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Body structure · recall issued Feb 2009 · model year 2009
MAZDA IS RECALLING 29,000 MY 2009 MAZDA6.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2008 · model years 2007–2008
MAZDA IS RECALLING 7,200 MY 2007-2008 MAZDA6 VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATIONS.
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2004 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY DUE TO MISSING RETAINING PINS ON THE HOUSING.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2003 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SENDER UNIT (FSU) MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK, PRODUCING AN INADEQUATE SEAL, AND FUEL MAY LEAK.
- Parking brake · recall issued Jun 2003 · model year 2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." DURING PRODUCTION, THE FLOAT IN THE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR IN THE BRAKE RESERVOIR C…
- Lights · recall issued Jun 2003 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOCKET HOLDER IN THE FOG LIGHTS IS INSTALLED IN THE LAMP CASING USING PRESSURE.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Mazda6?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Mazda6 have?
31 recall campaigns across model years 2003–2021, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 82.
Which Mazda6 year has the most recalls?
The 2009, with 10 campaigns. 2010: 9, 2003: 9, 2004: 7.
What are most Mazda6 recalls about?
Airbags: 9 of the 31 campaigns. Then fuel system, gasoline (6) and lights (4).
What is the newest Mazda6 recall?
Fuel system, gasoline, filed Nov 2021 (NHTSA 21V875000): The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
What is the biggest Mazda6 recall?
NHTSA 17V474000 (airbags, Jul 2017) covers 308,992 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator t…
How do I check if my Mazda6 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mazda dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Mazda6: problems and best years · All Mazda recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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