2009 Mazda MAZDA6 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 75about this part
- Share
- 19%of 386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,576miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 75 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6, 19% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,576 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 5 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.
“Car airbag light flashing on dash indicating need for repair, took to lot a I bought the car from who replaced the passenger side air bag, still have flashing airbag light and am concerned now airbag will not inflate in an emergency and that my Mazda 6 was overlooked during initial recalls for other Mazda 6 of this generation as it has the same problems with it that are listed as recalls for others.”
NHTSA complaint #11317289, filed 2020-03, 126,000 miles“Takata recall- my Mazda MAZDA6 -2009 vehicle was involved in an auto accident on in january 2015. I was injured with burns in my wrist from the airbag. I also had to go through pt to regain movement to my injured wrist. The vehicle was moving and another car cut out in front of us and hit my car. I was not cited in the police report the other party was.”
NHTSA complaint #10990872, filed 2017-05, 60,000 miles“I recently noticed that my dashboard has become cracked and very sticky . I do not know how this happened when I contacted Mazda to get it fixed I was told they can not replace that part . I don't know what to do I feel stuck I paid a lot of money for this car”
NHTSA complaint #11385454, filed 2020-12, 75,000 miles“The dashboard of my Mazda is melting. The dashboard is shiny and sticky with a terrible glare. It looks like it is wet, but it is really gooey. I am worried the airbags may deploy prematurely or not at all. The damage to the dashboard is getting worse. I feel this is inferior workmanship and or materials and should be placed under recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10597226, filed 2014-06, 60,000 miles“The pressure or heat coming from muffler burnt back part of vehicular I am paying 1400.00 in wire repairs. Air bags recall, scars me don't have another car.the passenger door air noise escaping,melting dash board, alarm system goes of everyday up to 3to 4 times. Tire pressure, and engine light on.”
NHTSA complaint #10894127, filed 2016-08, 134,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V782000Oct 31, 2019DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal…Covers: Mazda MAZDA6 2009–2012, CX-7 2007–2012, CX-9 2007–2012
- 18V018000Jan 9, 2018DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California…Covers: Mazda MAZDA6 2009–2010, 2013, CX-9 2009–2010, 2013, CX-7 2009–2010
- 17V457000Jul 18, 2017DO NOT DRIVEMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama…Covers: Mazda MAZDA6 2009, 2012, CX-7 2007–2009, 2012, CX-9 2007–2009, 2012
- 17V429000Jun 29, 2017DO NOT DRIVEMazda 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…Covers: Mazda MAZDA6 2009–2011, CX-7 2007–2011, CX-9 2007–2011
- 16V594000Aug 11, 2016Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, to December 3, 2009. The…Covers: Mazda MAZDA6 2009–2010
Related service bulletins
- 11019093May 15, 2025Some vehicles may experience an airbag system warning light flashing with DTC B1126:1B or B1127:1B. DTC B1126:1B - Driver-side side air bag module circuit resistance high. DTC…
- 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…
- 10118481Oct 5, 2016Mazda Motor Corporation is extending the warranty coverage for a specific repair of sophisticated air bag sensor (SAS) unit on certain 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles produced from…
- 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
- 10213460Oct 14, 2015LDWS or ALH warning light on with DTC C1001:92
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 2009 Mazda MAZDA6
123 complaintsSuspension
76 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsTires
14 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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