The 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 has 5 recalls, the most serious being airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The airbag concern covers both front inflators. The driver-side inflator can be affected by moisture over time, causing it to explode rather than deploy normally when the airbag fires in a crash. The passenger-side inflator carries the same risk, and prior recall repairs on that side used replacement inflators of the same design, meaning vehicles that were previously serviced under an earlier recall may still be affected and should be checked again. Both issues represent the same underlying danger: metal shrapnel directed at the driver and front passenger during what should be a protective deployment.
On the fuel system side, there are two related recalls covering the fuel pump mounting ring on the fuel tank. That ring can crack and allow raw fuel to escape from the tank. Fuel leaking near hot engine or exhaust components, or any other ignition source, raises the risk of a fire. The two filings cover the same physical problem, so owners need only confirm their vehicle has been addressed once under the corrected remedy.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump mounting ring on the fuel tank may crack, allowing fuel to leak from the tank.
What the fix does
A dealer will install a new fuel pump ring. RX-8 models will also receive a thermal insulation pad on the fuel tank.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings in certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 models at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
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.
