Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 Mazda MAZDA6

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 198 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V781000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
47,006
Reported to NHTSA
2019-10-31
Owners notified
2019-12-03

Defect description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V130, 14V362, 14V773 and 15V869.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V402000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
308,591
Reported to NHTSA
2018-06-15
Owners notified
2018-07-06

Defect description

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-354 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Mailing to the affected RX-8 owners began July 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 16V354.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V474000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
308,992
Reported to NHTSA
2017-07-26
Owners notified
2017-09-12

Defect description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1417G. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-382.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V582000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
190
Reported to NHTSA
2004-12-10
Owners notified
2004-12-27

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY DUE TO MISSING RETAINING PINS ON THE HOUSING.

Safety risk

THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY MALFUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. PASSENGERS SHOULD NOT SIT AND CHILD SEATS SHOULD NOT BE USED IN THE RIGHT OR LEFT REAR SEATS UNTIL THIS DEFECT HAS BEEN CORRECTED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SEAT BELTS AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION #4.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags54100,000 mi
Electrical system1170,000 mi
Power train10130,000 mi
Structure: body895,000 mi
Engine740,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling781,500 mi
Vehicle speed control711,677 mi
Latches/locks/linkages6114,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission636,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic552,500 mi
Exterior lighting4116,343 mi
Fuel system, gasoline435,232 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch4400 mi
Seats4400 mi
Structure: body: door4115,000 mi
Tires445,000 mi
Unknown or other41,468,391 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights355,150 mi
Seat belts370,878 mi
Steering3110,000 mi
Structure319,000 mi
Suspension: front341,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine245,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission217,000 mi
Service brakes21 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor216,714 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2400 mi
Air bags: frontal1—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electrical system: ignition115,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers124,688 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1127,643 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system165,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1400 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings14,256 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights155,150 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs1165,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings14,256 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly11,500 mi
Parking brake16,500 mi
Power train: clutch assembly11,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Suspension1—
Traction control system132,864 mi
Vehicle speed control: throttle1—
Visibility/wiper134,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor11,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window12,700 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Wheels1110,000 mi

The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

EA15001Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.