2012 Mazda MAZDA6 body problems

Filed Nov 7, 2025 · Body, Suspension · 188,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2012 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and crossing a bridge, the vehicle stopped unexpectedly after driving over several expansion joints. The contact stated that the vehicle had not stalled. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the passenger’s side front wheel was slanted into the wheel well. The contact inspected the wheel well and noticed that the control arm had sheared off at the cross member. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the steering wheel had turned slightly to the right. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V323000 (Structure, Suspension), which included the VIN. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to a dealer, where the contact was advised that the VIN was included in a recall, and the contact was advised that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the dealer had not diagnosed vehicle in a month. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and advised the contact to work with the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer and dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2024 · Body, Suspension · 204,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2012 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel began to shake violently, with the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and discovered that the front passenger’s side tire had detached from the vehicle. The contact's father was called to the scene and the spare tire was placed on the vehicle. The contact then drove to an independent mechanic where both the front driver’s and front passenger’s side tires were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed; and the diagnostic test determined that the cross member had corroded and caused the tire failure. The contact was then notified that the vehicle was not covered under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V323000 (Structure, Suspension) and that the warranty on the vehicle had expired. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 204,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2024 · Body · MN

My 2012 mazda 6 Subframe is is unsafe to drive due to over-time corrosion My local mechanics said Madzda Corp. should fix it.

Filed Apr 17, 2023 · Body · OH

The passenger side Dash on my 2012 Mazda 6 that I just purchased 3 years ago is melting and deteriorating and it's cracked and its leaves a real bad glare on the windshield and I think they said it was a recall that was back in 2015 but this car was never fixed and that recall wasn't fixed so how do I go about getting that recall fixed because when I talk to [XXX] at Mazda direct and Fostoria they said that there was nothing they could do and it is a real bad safety hazard. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Nov 25, 2021 · Body · IL

Hello, I have 2012 Mazda6 was involved in a previous Safety Recall in regards to a rusting engine subframe. I was informed to bring my car in my local Mazda Dealer. My car has serious rusting issues with my subframe, Mazda decided in lieu of replacing the subframe they attached a subframe brace. While having my car serviced the mechanic and I noticed SEVERE rusting at the subframe which this recall was suppose to taken cared of. Ive attached a couple of pics but I have more that details the severe rusting. I feel a little disheartened that this recall fix the issue adequately. I want to 100% confident that the car is truely safe to drive for me and my family.

Filed Oct 20, 2019 · Body · CA

There was a recall on the door latches back in 2013 which I got repaired. Today 10/20/2019 after driving on highway 15 south dropping off my kids my son went to close the back passenger door that did not close I had to purchase rope and tape to hold it close so I could drive back home going on the 15 north highway. This is a huge safety issue I would like to have this issue fix asap I will call the dealer tomorrow and hope they can repair without me coming out of pocket

Filed Jul 15, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 96,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mazda 6. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the door open icon illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to check the doors; however, all the doors were closed. The vehicle was taken to hennessy mazda (7261 jonesboro rd, morrow, ga 30260) to be diagnosed, but they were not able to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 97,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

On july 18, 2018 I was in frontal impact accident. While driving on a city street. I was alone and driving I did not have a phone in my possession or in the car at that time. The vehicle that hit me was traveling at least 40 miles an hour. The upper and side airbags did not deflate, the front airbag deflated sideways and missed my face completely. My torso hit the steering wheel and my sternum was fractured. My right ankle was bruised, scraped and sprained. Because of the severe pain I was in, I was not able to get out of the vehicle on my own. I carried out of the vehicle and laid on the grass. I was taken by ambulance in severe pain and could not stand or sit up I was diagnosed with a fractured sternum and sprained right ankle. Car is totaled $11,000.00 worth of damage. I have not been able to work in 3 weeks because of the severity of the fracture on my sternum.

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 mazda 6. The contact stated that there was a crack on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (escondido mazda in escondido, ca, 760‑755‑5900) and was informed that there was no recall for the dashboard. About two years later, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v429000 (air bags). The dealer was contacted (browning mazda in cerritos, ca, 562‑924‑1414) and the technician promised to check for part availability. The technician did not call back. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the dashboard was not covered by a recall. The failures were not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2017 · Body · 42,000 miles · PR

I bought my mazda 6 second hand, and I noticed that when the sun gets hot the dashboard starts literally melting. The smell when is hot is like some kind of chemical. Also the shiny surface interfere with the drivers view.