Mazda Mazda6 Recalls

The Mazda6 has 49 recalls spanning the 2002–2019 production run, with the most serious recent issue being a 2018–2019 powertrain control module software error that can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, raising the risk of a crash.

The 2018 model year also has two separate fuel pump recalls: one where the fuel pump can fail outright and cut engine power without warning, and another where a cracked impeller inside the low-pressure pump can cause the same result. On 2016 models, weld debris from the passenger seat frame can chafe the occupant classification sensor wiring, potentially knocking out power steering assist and disabling the passenger airbag at the same time. A 2017 model with optional fog lights may have an incorrect combination switch that prevents turn signals from self-canceling after a turn.

The 2014–2015 generation carries several issues. The parking brake actuator shaft can corrode inside the caliper, leaving the parking brake either unable to hold the car or dragging while driving. The tire pressure monitoring system on these years can fail to warn the driver when all four tires lose pressure simultaneously, removing the alert before a potential blowout. The 2014 model specifically can be overfilled with fuel, sending gas into the charcoal canister and out through its vent, creating a fire risk near an ignition source. A regenerative braking system fault on 2014–2015 models can cause the powertrain control module to shut down charging, leading to an engine stall and loss of power steering and wipers.

The 2009–2013 era has a notable concentration of recalls. A well-documented spider web issue affects 2009–2012 models with the 2.5L engine: a particular spider species can block the evaporative canister vent line, building excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank until it cracks and leaks fuel. In salt-belt states, 2009–2010 and 2011–2013 models are subject to corrosion at the lower control arm mounting point that can shift steering alignment without warning. Door latch screws on 2009–2013 models can loosen until the latch stops engaging and a door swings open while driving. The airbag control unit on 2009–2010 models may have an inadequate protective coating, allowing moisture to disable the airbags entirely in a crash. The 2009 model year also has a separate airbag controller defect where the system can fail to fire airbags or seatbelt pretensioners in a crash.

A large cluster of Takata airbag inflator recalls covers 2003–2013 models across both driver and passenger sides. On the driver side, 2003–2008 vehicles have inflators that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin. On the passenger side, the same rupture risk extends through 2013 model years, with high-humidity regions facing elevated risk. Prior repair attempts on some 2003–2008 vehicles used inflators of the same flawed design, so those vehicles were recalled again. The 2004 model year has additional airbag concerns: rear seatbelt retractors may not lock in a crash due to missing retaining pins, and the brake fluid level warning indicator may not function if the float in the reservoir sensor is dislodged during manufacturing.

Going back to the earliest production, the 2003 model has a fuel sender unit that can seal poorly and leak fuel, and the 2002 model has the same brake fluid level sensor issue as