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2009 MAZDA MAZDA6 Safety Overview

The 2009 MAZDA MAZDA6 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 8 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
  • Suspension:front:control arm
  • Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for MAZDA MAZDA6 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2009 MAZDA MAZDA6 19V782000

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 ...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 19V782000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/31/2019
2009 MAZDA MAZDA6 18V631000

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold...

Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 18V631000: Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/14/2018
2009 MAZDA MAZDA6 18V018000

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, ...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 18V018000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/9/2018
2009 MAZDA MAZDA6 17V457000

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles s...

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 17V457000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 7/18/2017
2009 MAZDA MAZDA6 17V429000

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 ...

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 17V429000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/29/2017
2009 MAZDA MAZDA6 16V594000

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles...

Failure of the ACU would illuminate the air bag warning light and prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 16V594000: Failure of the ACU would illuminate the air bag warning light and prevent... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/11/2016
2009 MAZDA MAZDA6 13V425000

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, th...

If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.

NHTSA Recall 13V425000: If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/24/2013
2009 MAZDA MAZDA6 11V134000

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA6 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 8, 2008, ...

AS THE CANISTER IS PURGED REPEATEDLY DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE STRESS ON THE FUEL TANK MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A CRACK, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LEAKAGE AD AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE.

NHTSA Recall 11V134000: AS THE CANISTER IS PURGED REPEATEDLY DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE STRESS ON... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/25/2011

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.