2009 Mazda Mazda6: recalls and complaints

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• 19V78200031 Oct 2019Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
• 18V63100014 Sep 2018Suspension / Front / Control Arm
• 18V0180009 Jan 2018Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
• 17V45700018 Jul 2017Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
• 17V42900029 Jun 2017Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
• 16V59400011 Aug 2016Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
• 13V42500024 Sep 2013Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 11V13400025 Feb 2011Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
• 09V0430004 Feb 2009Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments

1. 19V782000Received 31 Oct 2019. 69,879 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V356 and 17V012.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 1317F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Dec 2019.

2. 18V631000Received 14 Sep 2018. 50,176 units.

   Suspension / Front / Control Arm

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 2818I. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Mar 2019.

3. 18V018000Received 9 Jan 2018. 70,227 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2010 Mazda6, CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 Mazda6, CX-7, and CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 1317F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Mar 2018.

4. 17V457000Received 18 Jul 2017. 79,402 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2007-2008 CX-7 and CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-012.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 1317F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Oct 2017.

5. 17V429000Received 29 Jun 2017. 205,377 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. 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. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V356 and all vehicles that were not remedied under that campaign are now covered by this one.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 1317F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Aug 2017.

6. 16V594000Received 11 Aug 2016. 41,918 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, to December 3, 2009. 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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the ACU would illuminate the air bag warning light and prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9816H.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 9816H. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Apr 2017.

7. 13V425000Received 24 Sep 2013. 161,400 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 7013I. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Oct 2013.

8. 11V134000Received 25 Feb 2011. 52,000 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 mazda6 vehicles manufactured from april 8, 2008, through february 8, 2010. A certain type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line and this may cause a restriction in the line. If this occurs, the fuel tank pressure may become excessively negative when the emission control system works to purge the vapors from the canister.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   As the canister is purged repeatedly during normal operation, the stress on the fuel tank may eventually result in a crack, potentially leading to fuel leakage ad an increased risk of fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and clean up the canister vent line, and install a spring to prevent this type of spider from entering the vent line. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 25, 2011. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.

   Report filed by MAZDA MOTOR CORP. Manufacturer campaign number 6211B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Mar 2011.

9. 09V043000Received 4 Feb 2009. 29,000 units.

   Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda is recalling 29,000 my 2009 mazda6. The outer door handles may stick which may prevent the door from latching. This situation may allow the door to open while the vehicle is in motion.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Driving the vehicle with the door unlatched could lead to an unbelted occupant being ejected and could result in death or injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the door handles and if necessary repair or replace the handles free of charge. The recall began on february 13, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

   Report filed by MAZDA MOTOR CORP. Manufacturer campaign number 5209A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Feb 2009.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2009 Mazda Mazda6
• All 2009 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 25.

Complaints that report a crash

8

Complaints that report a fire

3

Injuries in the complaints

5

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

16 Jul 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20021
2. 20036
3. 20044
4. 20053
5. 20063
6. 20074
7. 20084
8. 20099
9. 20109
10. 20116
11. 20126
12. 20134
13. 20144
14. 20153
15. 20161
16. 20171
17. 20182
18. 20191
19. 20200
20. 20210

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2009 Mazda Mazda6?

759,379 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mazda Mazda6 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 28 recall campaigns for the Mazda Mazda6, model years 2002 to 2021. 9 of them name the 2009 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 name most often?

Structure: 124 of 529 component mentions, or 234.4 per 1,000. For all 2009 vehicles the figure is 42.6 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.