2006 Mazda MAZDA6 air bags problems
93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6 — 54% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Had recall for defective airbags. Took vehicle to dealer and they replaced both drivers side and passenger side air bags. I have received second recall notice to have the passenger side replaced again as the one they originally replaced it with is defective to. If the passenger side is defective…”
filed Jan 29, 2021
“This vehicle was totaled in an accident and ownership transferred to the insurance company. Stop sendin me recall notices!”
filed Jan 27, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a…Campaign 19V781000 · Oct 31, 2019
- Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California…Campaign 18V402000 · Jun 15, 2018
- Affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be…Campaign 17V474000 · Jul 26, 2017
Air Bags problems in other MAZDA6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 MAZDA6 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 MAZDA6 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 MAZDA6 | 3 | 14% |
| 2012 MAZDA6 | 30 | 30% |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 28 | 21% |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 54 | 24% |
| 2009 MAZDA6 | 75 | 19% |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 77 | 69% |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 95 | 61% |
| 2005 MAZDA6 | 76 | 52% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.