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Mazda 6 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Mazda 6 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Mazda 6. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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29 recalls matched to this model
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  • Recalls since 1992 29 launched 2003 to 2022
  • Most recent 4 January 2022 DVSA recall R/2021/435
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 17 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2018 8 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Mazda 6?

Not every Mazda 6 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Mazda 6 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2003 to 2026

2018 had the most, with 8. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Mazda 6 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’03 3
’04 2
’05 0
’06 1
’07 1
’08 0
’09 1
’10 0
’11 1
’12 0
’13 2
’14 1
’15 0
’16 1
’17 4
’18 8
’19 2
’20 0
’21 1
’22 1
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Mazda 6 recall, newest first

2022 1 recall

Low pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed

Launched 4 January 2022 DVSA recall R/2021/435 Manufacturer ref. AM039A

Defect
The impeller in the low-pressure fuel pump may become deformed causing fuel pump failure.
Remedy
Replace the low-pressure fuel pump with an improved part.
Vehicles affected
26,974 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Apr 2018 to 24 Oct 2018
DVSA lists it as
“MAZDA6”

2021 1 recall

Fuel may leak from fuel pump rings

Launched 13 December 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/411 Manufacturer ref. AM034A

Defect
Fuel may leak from fuel pump rings.
Remedy
Replace the fuel pump rings with new ones.
Vehicles affected
1,924 across everything the recall covers
Built
28 Jul 2005 to 30 Jul 2007
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“MAZDA6”

2019 2 recalls

Hydraulic valve clearance adjuster may operate incorrectly

Launched 29 July 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/218 Manufacturer ref. AK038A

Defect
The software controlling the hydraulic valve clearance adjuster may operate incorrectly.
Remedy
Reprogram the system with improved hydraulic valve adjustment control software.
Vehicles affected
2,252 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Mar 2018 to 22 Apr 2019
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“MAZDA6”

Soot may accumulate around the intake shutter valve on the inlet side of the engine

Launched 25 July 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/187 Manufacturer ref. AK016A

Defect
Soot may accumulate around the intake shutter valve on the inlet side of the engine.
Remedy
Check clean or replace the intake shutter valve and update software.
Vehicles affected
70,435 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Jan 2012 to 30 Jun 2018
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“MAZDA6”

2018 8 recalls

Takata passenger air bag inflators may not operate as intended

Launched 19 November 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/321 Manufacturer ref. AJ046C

Defect
Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.
Remedy
Replacement of Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
25,435 6 vehicles
Built
3 Aug 2007 to 29 Jan 2010
DVSA lists it as
“MAZDA6”

Takata driver and passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended

Launched 30 September 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/284 Manufacturer ref. AF037M

Defect
Driver and Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.
Remedy
Replacement of Airbag Assembly.
Vehicles affected
15,017 6 vehicles
Built
31 Mar 2006 to 28 Sept 2007
DVSA lists it as
“MAZDA6”

Passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended

Launched 30 September 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/277 Manufacturer ref. AF058A

Defect
On the subject vehicles the passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.
Remedy
Replacement of passenger airbag Assembly
Vehicles affected
1,500 6 vehicles
Built
3 Jun 2002 to 30 Jun 2005
DVSA lists it as
“MAZDA6”

Takata driver airbag inflators may not operate as intended

Launched 30 September 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/244 Manufacturer ref. AF037K

Defect
Driver airbag inflators may not operate as intended.
Remedy
Replacement of Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
27,262 6 vehicles
Built
3 Jun 2002 to 30 Jun 2005
DVSA lists it as
“MAZDA6”

Injector mounting nuts tightening force may be insufficient

Launched 17 September 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/289 Manufacturer ref. AJ024E

Defect
The tightening force of the injector mounting nuts may be insufficient. This could cause combustion gas to leak from the injector and contaminate the engine oil within the cylinder head. This in turn could cause the engine oil strainer to become blocked. This could cause the engine to stall. Engine Pressure Oil Light appears along with the engine malfunction indicator. Possible Engine Stall without Warning
Remedy
Vehicles affected will have the engine checked for contamination and repaired / replaced if necessary. The Fuel injectors will also be re-tightened to the appropriate torque.
Vehicles affected
11,021 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Jan 2012 to 21 Jan 2016
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“MAZDA6”

Fuel injector software does not control the electric current correctly

Launched 17 September 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/288 Manufacturer ref. AJ024D

Defect
The Software controlling the fuel injectors does not control the electric current correctly. This may cause the injector control circuit to short circuit and cause the engine to stall. Results in possible Engine Stall without Warning
Remedy
Vehicles affected will have the injector control software re-programmed
Vehicles affected
48,875 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Jan 2012 to 21 Jan 2016
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“MAZDA6”

Vacuum pump may wear prematurely.

Launched 17 September 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/236 Manufacturer ref. AJ024A

Defect
The vacuum pump may wear prematurely meaning that in some applications where the brake pedal is pressed quickly whilst at low engine speed the servo assistance provided by the vacuum system in decreased. This could cause a momentary decrease in braking performance. Braking assistance available to the driver can be reduced
Remedy
Vehicles affected will be fitted with a modified Vacuum pump.
Vehicles affected
11,498 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Jan 2012 to 21 Jan 2016
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“MAZDA6”

Airbag inflators may not operate as intended

Launched 30 July 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/184 Manufacturer ref. AF037J/L

Defect
On the subject vehicles the Takata Driver and Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended Injury may result due to incorrect deployment of the Airbag
Remedy
Replacement of Airbag Assembly
Vehicles affected
19,851 6 vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2002 to 31 Dec 2007
DVSA lists it as
“MAZDA6”

2017 4 recalls

Corrosion may form around the parking brake actuating shaft and cause reduced handbrake performance

Launched 14 December 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/327 Manufacturer ref. AH030A

Defect
On the subject vehicles corrosion may form around the parking brake actuating shaft within the rear brake caliper. This could cause the handbrake to become difficult to operate (greater force required at the lever) or in some cases prevent the parking brake assembly from applying sufficient force at the rear wheels and cause a failure to hold the vehicle. Insufficient force to hold vehicle stationary causing unintentional and unexpected movement of the vehicle.
Remedy
Inspect the parking brake actuation lever. If no corrosion is found replace the protective boot with a modified assembly. If corrosion is found on the actuating shaft replace the brake caliper.
Vehicles affected
12,989 6 vehicles
Built
31 Jul 2012 to 18 Nov 2014
DVSA lists it as
“MAZDA6”

Tailgate may drop down without warning

Launched 31 May 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/163 Manufacturer ref. AG014A

Defect
Water may penetrate the tailgate strut cylinder. This may cause corrosion which may affect the strut's attachment.
Remedy
Replace both tailgate struts on affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
121,812 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Oct 2007 to 25 Dec 2015
DVSA lists it as
“MAZDA6”, “MAZDA6 ESTATE”

Mounting points for seat runner may fail

Launched 31 May 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/150

Defect
One or more of the mounting points between the runner and the driver’s seat may fail.
Remedy
On affected vehicles inspect the driver’s seat frame to determine if seat lifter links are damaged. If no damage is evident fit reinforcement brackets and push nuts. If damage is present to the seat lifter link replace seat frame. If damage is restricted to stabilizer bar then the bar will be repaired plus brackets and push nuts fitted.
Vehicles affected
95,172 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 Sept 2007 to 31 Aug 2010
Also covers

Airbag may malfunction

Launched 22 February 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/048

Defect
It has been identified that the density of the propellant within the airbag inflator may be insufficient due to inappropriate production and storage conditions of the propellant. In this condition the inflator may abnormally ignite at the time of the airbag deployment allowing the inner pressure of the inflator to increase abnormally resulting in the breakage of the inflator case. In this condition the airbags will not provide adequate protection during a frontal impact as the broken pieces of the inflator case could injure the driver and/or front seat passenger.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the driver and passenger front airbag inflators with modified units.
Vehicles affected
12,306 6 vehicles
Built
14 Mar 2005 to 9 Apr 2007

2016 1 recall

Driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly

Launched 29 April 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/084 Manufacturer ref. AF037A

Defect
Continued exposure to high levels of absolute humidity may cause the driver’s front airbag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver’s front airbag. Should the inflator rupture it could result in metal fragments striking the driver or other vehicle occupants.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace air bag inflator
Vehicles affected
32,030 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

2014 1 recall

Engine may stall

Launched 21 October 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/134 Manufacturer ref. AE021A

Defect
Engine may not restart when customer expects after i-stop operation. Although check engine light on dashboard will illuminate.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and re-programme the engine Power Control Module (PCM) with a modified calibration.
Vehicles affected
394 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 Oct 2013 to 28 Feb 2014
Also covers

2013 2 recalls

Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly

Launched 24 April 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/047 Manufacturer ref. AD017A

Defect
The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant and the possibility of a fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.
Vehicles affected
11,627 6 vehicles
Built
14 Feb 2002 to 30 Jun 2003

Fire may occur

Launched 26 March 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/043

Defect
A ceramic condenser required for noise suppression located within the DC-DC converter may have a crack within it causing the condenser to short circuit. It is possible that the DC-DC converter may melt and generate smoke and in the worst case cause a vehicle fire. This converter is located under the front passenger seat.There is small possibility that the DC-DC converter may melt resulting in a vehicle fire
Remedy
A Mazda dealer will replace the DC-DC converter with a modified one.
Vehicles affected
1,974 6 vehicles
Built
31 Jul 2012 to 9 Mar 2013

2011 1 recall

Engine may fail

Launched 26 May 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/038

Defect
It is possible that the clips retaining the piston pins were not fitted correctly during engine assembly. The pins may come out of position and wear the cylinder bores. In the worst case the engine will stop and not restart.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit new connecting rods and pistons.
Vehicles affected
161 6 vehicles
Built
8 Jan 2008 to 12 Feb 2008

2009 1 recall

Engine revs may increase inadvertently

Launched 9 February 2009 DVSA recall R/2008/194

Defect
It is possible that white smoke can occur from the exhaust pipe and engine speed may increase whilst driving.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace Power Control Module.
Vehicles affected
15,854 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Apr 2005 to 1 Nov 2007
Also covers

2007 1 recall

Air bag may fail

Launched 9 March 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/032

Defect
The airbag warning lamp may illuminate. Airbag activation system is disabled. In worst case the airbag may be activated unintentionally.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the central processing unit.
Vehicles affected
2,265 across everything the recall covers
Built
24 Apr 2002 to 24 Jun 2002
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“6 ESTATE”, “6”

2006 1 recall

Engine may stall.

Launched 21 July 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/098

Defect
It is possible for the camshaft sensor plate mounting bolts to loosen. If the vehicle continues to be used in this condition the sensor plate and bolts may fall off resulting in an engine stall and inability to restart.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and tighten the sensor plate to the specified torque. Only replace parts if they are seen to be damaged.
Vehicles affected
2,005 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Oct 2005 to 29 Dec 2005
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“6”, “6 ESTATE”

2004 2 recalls

Fuel leakage from the fuel tank

Launched 11 September 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/111

Defect
It has been found that the clearance between the fuel tank insulator and the exhaust pipe is insufficient. During driving this may give rise to an increase in temperature around the fuel tank which may suffer reduced rigidity. At the same time the inner pressure of the fuel tank may increase causing the fuel tank and exhaust insulator to make contact. Should the surface temperature of the fuel tank exceed it's maximum permissible range partial melting may occur which could result in a fuel leak.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit an insulator kit between the exhaust and the fuel tank.
Vehicles affected
18,279 6 vehicles
Built
14 Feb 2002 to 16 Feb 2004

The injector oil seal on the cylinder head cover may become detached

Launched 11 September 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/110

Defect
The injector oil seal on the cylinder head cover may detach leading to heavy oil consumption and eventually if the oil pressure warning light is ignored engine seizure.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace the cylinder head cover with a modified one.
Vehicles affected
1,517 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 Aug 2003 to 7 Nov 2003
Also covers
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2003 3 recalls

Fog lamp security concern.

Launched 12 December 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/099

Defect
Repeated thermal expansion and shrinkage in use may cause the front fog light socket holder to become detached from the fog light case. As a consequence an exposed hot bulb may come into contact with part of the vehicle body or fittings.
Remedy
Attach a spring to the rear of the fog light to prevent the socket holder detaching from the fog light case.
Vehicles affected
28,339 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

Brake fluid level warning light may become inoperative.

Launched 8 August 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/098

Defect
The brake fluid reservoir may expand temporarily during pressure bleeding of the system. This may cause the float of the fluid level sensor to seize or be displaced - resulting in non-operation of the warning light.
Remedy
Check position and operation of the float and adjust where necessary. Additionally attach a caution label to the reservoir concerning the brake fluid bleeding pressure.
Vehicles affected
16,332 6 vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Engine stalls whilst driving

Launched 7 February 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/018

Defect
A surging noise from the air conditioner clutch may be interpreted as a fuel pressure leak by the engine management sensors. This will activate the fail safe system and shut the engine down.
Remedy
Install a short cord (with condensor) in the air-conditioner magnetic clutch wiring harness.
Vehicles affected
2,173 6 vehicles
Built
3 Jun 2002 to 28 Nov 2002

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Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 29 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Mazda 6. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
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