Tl* the contact owned a 2006 mazda mazda6. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver swerved to avoid another vehicle and crashed into a concrete divider. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was called, but there was no response. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. *tt
2006 Mazda MAZDA6: airbags did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 173 complaints about the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 10 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda 6. While driving 5 MPH in the driveway, the brake pedal failed to depress. The vehicle crashed into the home's garage without warning. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 mazda 6. While driving at various speeds, another motorist attempted to pass the contact in a 'do not pass' zone and crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained broken ribs, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was later deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
I was driving to work at 733am and my brakes locked front wheel slid card did not stop and hit front vehicle and air bags did not deploy and cause me an accident which car was completely a loss and im still scare that the airbags did not work. Im still scare I did not cause myself a worse accident but im emotionally still shaken by the air bags.
Tl * the contact owns a 2006 mazda 6. While driving at an unknown speed in a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The acceleration continued even after the hand brake was applied. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the side of a truck, tree, and transformer before finally crashing into a metal fence. The air bags failed to deploy. The police were called and the vehicle was towed. There were no injuries. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the manufacturer was not. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no injuries. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. Updated 08/12/14
My husband was making a left-hand turn and didn't see any oncoming vehicle. The vehicle smashed into him making the car spin 180 degrees. The passenger's side airbag went off instantly, the driver's side airbag did not deploy until after the car had stopped spinning.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject: UPDATE
- This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination...
- The Workshop Manual has two-different airbag procedures, one for Standard Deployment and one for Two-Step...
- Stopper plates for air bag module connectors have been established as new service parts.
- Mazda Motor Corporation is going to evaluate the following inflators to ensure the safety of the inflator...
- Takata recalls general information purpose: this page was created to assist with handling takata air bag...
- Passenger fAirbag deactivation (PAD) indicator light illumination
- Mazda: information provided regarding the indicator light illumination of the passenger airbag...
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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 number 19V781000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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 number 18V402000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 number 17V474000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6?
6 of 173 owner complaints about the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6 (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6?
There are 3 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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