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2011 MAZDA Mazda6

6 recalls Risk Grade: B- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #14V114000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The evaporative canister in your Mazda6 is a part that helps your fuel tank breathe. In some 2010-2012 models with a 2.5L engine, spiders might build a web in the hose, blocking airflow and creating a vacuum in the tank.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tank gets too much negative pressure, it could crack, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will update the computer system, clean out any spider webs in the hose, and replace the fuel tank and check valve if necessary – all for free.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, through May 2, 2011, and equipped with 2.5L engine. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module and inspect and clean the canister vent line. If a web was found in the line, the fuel tank and check valve on canister vent line will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number associated with this campaign is 7214C.
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High Priority #19V782000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The passenger airbag in your Mazda CX-7, CX-9, or Mazda6 is a safety feature that inflates in a crash to protect you. Some of these airbags were replaced in a previous recall, but the new ones may still fail due to a chemical breakdown from high humidity and temperature changes.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger airbag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and avoid driving your vehicle until it's done.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been 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 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V356 and 17V012.
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High Priority #18V717000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The passenger airbag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. Unfortunately, some passenger airbags in your Mazda may have a faulty part that can burst apart in a crash, sending sharp metal fragments towards you or others in the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments into the vehicle, causing serious injury or even death to you or a passenger. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. They will do this repair as soon as possible, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6, 2011-2012 CX-7, and 2011-2015 CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Mazda6, 2010-2012 CX-7, and 2010-2015 CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.
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High Priority #17V429000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The airbag in your passenger seat is a critical safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. The inflator is a key part of this system, and in certain 2007-2011 Mazda models, it could fail due to aging.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures during a crash, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one – at no cost to you. Don't drive your vehicle until the repair is done, and schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. 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 front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V356 and all vehicles that were not remedied under that campaign are now covered by this one.
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Under Review #19V323000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The front cross member is a metal beam that connects the front of your Mazda6 to the frame. It's exposed to road salt and could corrode over time, weakening the area where the passenger side lower control arm attaches.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cross member corrodes, the steering alignment could shift unexpectedly, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will inspect the cross member and replace it with a new, rust-resistant one, or add a protective coating to prevent further corrosion. This service is completely free, and you should schedule an appointment as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-631.
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Under Review #13V425000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The latches that keep your doors closed in your Mazda6 are held in place by screws. Over time, these screws can come loose, which could cause your door to open unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If all three screws become loose, the door latch won't work properly, and your door could swing open while you're driving, making you more likely to be in an accident or get hurt.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will add a special adhesive to keep the screws secure, and then retighten them, all for free. Just wait for the recall notice and schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.
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Browse by Component

AIR BAGS
3 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other MAZDA Mazda6 Years

2013
4 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
10 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
6 recalls
2006
6 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
7 recalls
2003
9 recalls
2002
1 recall

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