2011 Mazda MAZDA6 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 21%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6, 21% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11326689, filed 2020-05, 187,000 miles“I am having various issues with my Mazda 6. First, I have had the car 4 years and have replaced the headlights 4 times. I was told by the dealer it was normal. My major issue is the air bag light. Had a problem back in july with the light flashing. Dealer determined it was the pad sensor and I had it replaced. Now the air bag light is flashing again and dealer now thinks it is the srs control module. The pad sensor was $200.00 and this sensor is over $500.00. I am not sure why air bag components would need to be replaced after 4 years. They are not a wear item. …”
NHTSA complaint #10761639, filed 2015-09, 110,000 miles“Two car collision at an intersection .city streets. Both cars in motion. Air bag deployed but didn't inflate. Smoke filled interior. Attending fireman at first thought the car was on fire. Examination showed that smoke was coming from a rupture in the air bag near the point where the bag was connected to the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10851915, filed 2016-03, 36,500 miles“Takata recall - 2011 Mazda 6 I was the passenger in a collision in november 2015 where the 2011 Mazda 6 was t-boned on the driver's side by another vehicle (ford fusion), which made the Mazda 6 spin several times, hop a curb, and deploy the airbags. As the passenger (front seat) I suffered injuries caused by the takata airbags and required going to the hospital following the collision. Injuries included at least three fractured/broken ribs and major bruising on my right knee. Injuries took over 6 months to heal, taking heavy doses of pain killers just to manage the pain. …”
NHTSA complaint #10881443, filed 2016-06“Currently, I have been waiting for a replacement dashboard for the last two years. The right side of my dash board is melted. Apparently it is a factory defect in my model car. Two years ago the dealership took pictures, sent in the claim, and I started waiting. Since then I have received at least two letters to update me to the fact that the part still is not available. So I continue to drive around with a melted dash board, which by the way is a sticky mess. Now, as if to add insult to injury, I have received a notice that my passenger air bag inflator needs to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10903605, filed 2016-09Related 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
- 18V717000Oct 12, 2018DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California…Covers: Mazda MAZDA6 2010–2013, CX-9 2010–2015, CX-7 2010–2012
- 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
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…
- 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 2011 Mazda MAZDA6
50 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
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