2006 Mazda Mazda6

The 2006 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 airbag inflators are susceptible to moisture over time, which can cause them to explode rather than deploy normally when triggered in a collision. Instead of cushioning an impact, the inflator can burst and throw sharp metal shards toward the driver and anyone in the front passenger seat. The passenger side has been the subject of prior repair attempts that used replacement inflators of the same flawed design, meaning vehicles that received that earlier fix remain at risk and are included in the current recall alongside vehicles that were never repaired. Owners of this vehicle should verify their VIN against all three campaigns, as repair history from a previous recall does not guarantee the passenger inflator currently installed is safe.