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.
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.
Takata passenger air bag inflators may not operate as intended
Launched 19 November 2018DVSA recall R/2018/321Manufacturer 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 2018DVSA recall R/2018/284Manufacturer 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 2018DVSA recall R/2018/277Manufacturer 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 2018DVSA recall R/2018/244Manufacturer 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 2018DVSA recall R/2018/289Manufacturer 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.
Fuel injector software does not control the electric current correctly
Launched 17 September 2018DVSA recall R/2018/288Manufacturer 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
Launched 17 September 2018DVSA recall R/2018/236Manufacturer 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.
Launched 30 July 2018DVSA recall R/2018/184Manufacturer 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 2017DVSA recall R/2017/327Manufacturer 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 2017DVSA recall R/2017/163Manufacturer ref. AG014A
Defect
Water may penetrate the tailgate strut cylinder. This may cause corrosion which may affect the strut's attachment.
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.
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 2016DVSA recall R/2016/084Manufacturer 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.
Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly
Launched 24 April 2013DVSA recall R/2013/047Manufacturer 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 2013DVSA 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 2011DVSA 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 2009DVSA 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.
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.
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 2004DVSA 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
Mazda Mpv
2003 3 recalls
Fog lamp security concern.
Launched 12 December 2003DVSA 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.
Brake fluid level warning light may become inoperative.
Launched 8 August 2003DVSA 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 2003DVSA 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.
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.
