2007 Mazda MAZDA6 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 95about this part
- Share
- 61%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 95 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA6, 61% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall. For the past year the airbag light has been coming on. It seems to occur at warmer temperatures and goes away and colder temperatures. The code that comes back is b2234 and this is associated with the driver's airbag. I believe this has occurred because of the replacement of the driver's side airbag replacement that was done on my vehicle due to the takata recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11193562, filed 2019-04, 135,000 miles“The airbag deflated when I was involved in a car accident september 25, 2015. I suffered a fractured sternum from the airbag and severely multiple fractures in right ankle. This car was totaled. The accident was not my fault, the other car moved into my lane and I struck it head on.”
NHTSA complaint #11040415, filed 2017-10, 10,000 miles“Takata recall - I just received a recall notice on our 2007 Mazda 6 passenger side airbags. The notice said that no solution was available yet. And, they suggest no one ride or sit in the passenger seat while driving. Are you serious? I appreciate the late safety notice and their liability coverage by burying that statement on the back page of a business letter, however, what about offering us consumers options? 1. Disable the passenger side airbag at our choice and their expense until a replacement part can be installed at their expense? 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #10893534, filed 2016-08, 77,500 miles“My daughter's Mazda was involved in a fender bender which deployed the driver air bag, while the police officer was taking the accident report from the drivers involved, the officer noticed that the airbag was starting to smoke and then burst into flames. Only the interior of the vehicle burned from the dash to the back seat(the fire department arrived and put the fire out) I have video of the fire and I'm hoping the officer put his observations in the report. The officer said he never saw an air bag catch fire like that.”
NHTSA complaint #10536201, filed 2013-08, 83,000 miles“Tl * the contact owns a 2007 Mazda, MAZDA6. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 61,500 and the current mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10510387, filed 2013-05, 61,500 milesRelated recalls
- 19V781000Oct 31, 2019DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles…Covers: Mazda MAZDA6 2003–2008, MPV 2004–2005, MAZDASPEED6 2006–2007 +1 more
- 18V402000Jun 15, 2018DO NOT DRIVEMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling…Covers: Mazda MAZDA6 2003–2008, RX-8 2004–2011, MPV 2004–2006 +1 more
- 17V474000Jul 26, 2017DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected…Covers: Mazda MAZDA6 2003–2008, RX-8 2004–2008, MAZDASPEED6 2006–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10194661May 5, 2021Subject: ** UPDATE** - Takata Inflator Special Service Program (Extended Warranty) Special Service Program SSPB3: In December 2017 Special Service Program SSPB3 - Takata Inflator…
- 10153329Jan 10, 2019This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
- 10136784Apr 5, 2018This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
- 10134925Feb 16, 2018The Workshop Manual has two-different airbag procedures, one for Standard Deployment and one for Two-Step Deployment. Standard Deployment is for Mexico spec vehicles and Two-Step…
- 10118753Sep 12, 2017STOPPER PLATES FOR AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTORS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED AS NEW SERVICE PARTS. When removing the connector (1) to the air bag module (2), make sure to first lift the…
- 10120381Jul 26, 2017Mazda Motor Corporation is going to evaluate the following inflators to ensure the safety of the inflator with a desiccant. In order to do this, MNAO is collecting inflators for…
- 10111026Jun 21, 2017A newly established short cord (P/N GAY2-67-SH0) has been released if a connector is broken when performing Recall 9416E.
- 10085405Jul 28, 2016Takata recalls general information purpose: this page was created to assist with handling takata air bag recalls. Processes: please use these process flowcharts to properly…
- 10213417Feb 5, 2016Passenger fAirbag deactivation (PAD) indicator light illumination
- 10110991Nov 19, 2013This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination con-cerns during vehicle service.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 | 30 | 30% |
| 2011 | 28 | 21% |
| 2010 | 54 | 24% |
| 2009 | 75 | 19% |
| 2008 | 77 | 69% |
| 2007 | 95 | 61% |
| 2006 | 93 | 54% |
| 2005 | 76 | 52% |
| 2004 | 55 | 34% |
| 2003 | 30 | 17% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA6
17 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology