2013 Mazda MAZDA6 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,725miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,725 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 contact owns a 2013 Mazda Mazda6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V018000 (Air Bags). The dealer confirmed the recall but was unable to perform the recall repair. The dealer informed the contact that there was no crash pad that was better. The dealer suggested that the vehicle be sold or not driven. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to work with the dealer. The mileage was approximately 137,450.”
NHTSA complaint #11764171, filed 2026-09, 137,450 miles“Manufacturers recall number 1317f. Nhtsa recall 18v-018 and manufacturers recall number 70131. Nhtsa recall 13v42500. First one is air bag on passenger side and the other is Mazda 6 door latch mounting screws.”
NHTSA complaint #11230810, filed 2019-07Related recalls
- 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
- 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
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…
- 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 2013 Mazda MAZDA6
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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