I was in a crash where my front end was easily damaged and passenger air bags not deployed
2011 Mazda MAZDA6 airbags problems
28 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 110,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 110,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Mazda MAZDA6 airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 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.
Recall number 19V782000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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.
Recall number 18V717000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle 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 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.
Recall number 17V429000 · Recall details
What 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Had an head on car accident on the street my tire blow out and hit a light pole. The passenger air bag did not come out, also the driver airbag came out but it was deflated no air was in it or what ever makes an air bag blow up. In which cost me to hit my head on the steering wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda 6. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v717000 (air bags). The vehicle was serviced at cascade auto group (4149 state rd, cuyahoga falls, oh 44223, (330) 929-1861); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 116,464.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda 6. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v717000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called paducah ford inc. (3476 park ave, paducah, ky 42001, (270) 444-0011) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Airbag light is on all the time. Has red light with the airbag symbol on.
The dash panel on my passenger side is melting, sticky, and cracked eventhpu I've used the recommended care procedures.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 mazda 6. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v429000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called barker mazda (1100 w tunnel blvd, houma, la 70360 (985) 876-5333) and was informed that the parts would not be available until november of 2017. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda 6. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v429000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called two local dealers (capitol mazda, located at 980 capitol expressway auto mall san jose, ca 95136 and oak tree mazda, located at 4250 stevens creek blvd san jose, ca 95129) and was informed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 11/02/17*lj updated 11/13/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda mazda6. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v429000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The lou bachrodt mazda dealer (located at 5400 sr 7, coconut creek, fl) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Key on ignition off, the air bag light will come on. Key on ignition, the airbag light will flash.
Questions about the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 airbags
Does the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the airbags of the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6, 21% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 110,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 airbags?
Yes, 3 recalls: 19V782000, 18V717000, 17V429000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mazda MAZDA6 have bad airbags?
The Mazda MAZDA6 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (95 complaints), 2006 (93 complaints) and 2008 (77 complaints).
Other 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 problems
Suspension 51Body 30Steering 17Lights 11Electrical 8Visibility 5Brakes 4Fuel system 4Engine 3Transmission 3Wheels 2Acceleration 1Seat belts 1
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