The 2005 Mazda6 has 3 recalls, all involving the frontal airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin during a crash.
Both the driver and passenger frontal airbags are affected. The driver-side inflator can degrade over time and rupture when the airbag deploys, scattering metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants. The passenger-side inflator carries the same risk, and prior repair attempts using replacement inflators of the same design did not fully resolve the issue, meaning vehicles that received earlier repairs under a previous recall may still be at risk. In all cases, the concern is the same: an airbag meant to protect occupants in a crash can instead become the source of serious or fatal injury.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown caused by prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator with a new one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may rupture due to moisture entering the unit and manufacturing inconsistencies that accumulate over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag inflator with an alternate inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
