2009 mazda 6. Consumer writes in regards to various safety recalls issued for this vehicle. *ld the consumer stated after the air bag sensor was replaced, but the airbag light remained illuminated. It was reprogrammed , but the failure recurred. The doors and windows would lock, leaving occupants trapped in the vehicle nor would the vehicle start. The horn would malfunction. The horn relay was taken out due to the horn unexpectedly sounding off. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures, but did not offer any assistance. The VIN number was invalid. Updated 08/23/2017
2009 Mazda MAZDA6 locks problems
10 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,000.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 40,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Doors: latch4
At what mileage
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Mazda MAZDA6 locks problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 locks
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Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 13V425000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Door Latch Failures Due to Loose Screws
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on reports that the doors were failing to properly latch on model year (MY) 2009 Mazda6 vehicles.Complainants alleged that the door would fail to latch, or would not properly latch. ODI received a total of 9 complaints alleging this condition primarily on the front side doors, however any of the four side doors could be affected.In response to ODI's Information Request, Mazda provided 56 consumer complaints related to the alleged problem, and 329 warranty claims.On September 23, 2013, Mazda notified ODI that it would conduct a safety recall on model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles built from February 4, 2008 through August 24, 2012. This period covers the start of production of the MY 2009 Mazda6 through the end of production for the 2013 model year and totals a population of approximately 161,400 vehicles. Mazda determined that the door latch mounting screws may become loose due to lack of torque during manufacturing and/or unevenness of the door shell in the latch mounting area. If all three door latch mounting screws become loose, the door latch mechanism may not engage, potentially resulting in the doors opening while the vehicle is in motion.To remedy the condition, a thread locking adhesive will be applied to the latch screws on all side doors, and the screws will be tightened to the specified torque.This investigation is closed on the basis of Mazda's announcement of safety recall 13V‑425.ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference under the following identification (ODI) numbers: 10406174, 10448036, 10492403, 10503682, 10508051, 10515258, 10521830, 10535228, 10544489.
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What 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda 6. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 11v134000 (fuel system), 13v425000 (latches/locks/linkages), 16v356000 (air bags), and 16v594000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda 6. While parked, the front driver side door failed to close and the door ajar warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v425000 (latches/locks/linkages). The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda 6. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting. As a result, the sun caused a glare which impaired the contact's vision. There was also a sticky substance present. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle's alarm activated randomly. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the rear driver side door failed to close and the door latch was replaced. The failure recurred and the front passenger side door latch was replaced. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v425000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Door lock actuator has failed!***the alarm on my mazda goes off at random periods of time. Sometimes its once a week and sometimes is 5 times a day or night. I have reviewed several internet forums and it appears that there are a lot of people with the same problem but they have not created a complaint on this website. The remedies that they have found to have the dealer replace a door actuator that is faulty. This door actuator locks the doors and if when it fails to properly lock the door it will intermittently sound the alarm. The alarm is not so much the concern as much as the door lock actuator. It if fails to lock it creates a safety hazard for people as they are driving down the road the door could accidentally be opened. Children could open the door and fall out of the car as it is failing. Please look into this issue as it is a safety concern.
2009 mazda6. Consumer writes in regards to automatic unlock button malfunction. *smd the consumer stated within the last year, the automatic unlock button inside the vehicle, suddenly stopped working, and in fact did the opposite of what it was supposed to do. When the unlock button was pressed, the entire vehicle automatically locked, and at times, would not release the lock, even manually. It would take many attempts at perfect timing to select the unlock button while opening the door in order to be able to get out of the vehicle. The automatic lock button functioned as it should, locking all doors. In other words, both the automatic lock and unlock buttons only locked the doors. The consumer stated she was locked inside the vehicle on several occasions, until she was able to get the door to release. The dealer identified the problem as the body control module for the locks. However, they could not offer a guarantee that the new body control module would not have the same problem, as mazda acknowledged a problem with the part.
The door did not latch completely when I closed it after getting in the car. I opened the door back up and realized that all three screws that hold the latch in had fallen out. I inspected the passenger side as well and 1 was gone. Updated 04/18/13*lj I went further and checked all of the screws in the car and realized that all of the screws were easy to remove. There was no adhesive on the screws to prevent them from backing out. Fortunately, I discovered the door didn't latch in my garage and not while I was going down the road!
When I tried to get into my car the door got stuck and only open about 2 inches. When I finally opened it and got in the car the door would not close. When I checked it I realized that all 3 screws were missing and the door latch had shifted.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda mazda6. The contact stated that both front door locks detached from the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximately failure and current mileages were 58,000. Updated 03/16/12*lj the consumer stated three of the screws were missing. He also checked the other doors, and they were either missing or loose. Updated 04/09/12
I have a 2009 mazda 6 s touring with 18000 miles on it and the three screws that hold the drivers door latch assembly on came loose and fell out. These screws should of been locked tightened in place and it seems that all the latch screws on the car were not secured not to work loose. *tr. ..updated 04/18/13
Questions about the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 locks
Does the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 have locks problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the locks of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 locks problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 locks?
Yes, 1 recall: 13V425000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mazda MAZDA6 have the most locks problems?
The Mazda MAZDA6 model years with the most locks complaints are 2004 (10 complaints) and 2009 (10 complaints).
Other 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 problems
Body 123Suspension 76Airbags 75Steering 36Electrical 32Visibility 17Engine 16Wheels 16Lights 15Tires 14Fuel system 11Brakes 9Transmission 7Driver assistance 4Acceleration 2Seats 2Seat belts 1
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