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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Mazda Mazda6 Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2002 to 2019, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 18 model years (2002–2019) the Mazda Mazda6 has 87 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2009 with 10; the cleanest is 2019 with 1.

Model years
18

2002–2019

Total recalls
87
Worst year
2009

10 recalls

Cleanest year
2019

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

What gets recalled most on the Mazda Mazda6

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE28
  • EQUIPMENT7
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE6
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING5
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH5
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY5
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS4
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3
  • STRUCTURE3
  • ENGINE2

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.