2009 Mazda MAZDA6 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6, 3% of the 386 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“There have been problems with other Mazda cars that got recalled due to a possible faulty fuel shut-off valve that could allow gasoline to enter the fuel tank emission system. If enough fuel gets into the system, it can cause the engine to stall. However, this recall did not cover my 2009 Mazda 6 and I had the same problem. 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11277189, filed 2019-10, 70,000 miles“Car gets self accelerated from full stop right after shifting from drive into reverse gear-automatic transaxle. I have had three occurrences witch trigger to fill this complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10871117, filed 2016-05, 70,000 miles“Unknown Upon research I saw there was a prior recall Mazda Recall Number 6211B NHTSA Campaign Number 11V134000 About January of 2022 My service engine light has been turning on and off Around and about July 2022 I noticed a dark black colored puddle gathered wherever I would have my vehicle parked and there is a gas smell upon entering the vehicle. I took my vehicle to a mechanic and after their initial inspection I was informed that they would have to further inspect my vehicle but it would be costly because they would have to remove exhaust system to have a better visual. …”
NHTSA complaint #11477273, filed 2022-08“The contact owns a 2009 Mazda 6. While driving 70 MPH, the loose fuel cap warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10863572, filed 2016-05, 105,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V134000Feb 25, 2011Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 mazda6 vehicles manufactured from april 8, 2008, through february 8, 2010. A certain type of spider may weave…Covers: Mazda MAZDA6 2009–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10202695Oct 13, 2021Ethanol is becoming a common additive in gasoline. Gasoline containing ethanol is likely available at your local gasoline station. Typical blends of ethanol include E10 and E85…
- 10154879Mar 20, 2019In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 4 | 7% |
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 15 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6
123 complaintsSuspension
76 complaintsAir bags
75 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsTires
14 complaintsEngine
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 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