Mazda MAZDA6 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 28 recalls and 2,215 owner complaints for the Mazda MAZDA6 (model years 2002–2021). The most reported problem area is air bags (632 complaints), followed by structure (295 complaints). The 2010 model year has the most recalls (9).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 58 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 60 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 77 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 60 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 137 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 6 | 99 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 6 | 135 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 9 | 225 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 9 | 386 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 111 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 156 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 173 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 147 | 12 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 160 | 11 | 5 | |
| 2003 | 6 | 174 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2009 (386), 2010 (225) and 2003 (174). Among model years at least two years old, the 2020 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mazda MAZDA6 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 632 | 15 of 20 | |
| Structure | 295 | 16 of 20 | |
| Electrical system | 228 | 18 of 20 | |
| Suspension | 222 | 14 of 20 | |
| Power train | 191 | 15 of 20 |
Latest 8 of 28 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V875000 | Nov 12, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2018 | 121,038 |
| 19V782000 | Oct 31, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2012 | 69,879 |
| 19V781000 | Oct 31, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2003–2008 | 47,006 |
| 19V497000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Engine | 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 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 136 complaints and a fire in 26 complaints; 96 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.