CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (50 reports).
2011 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Injuring Occupants
The passenger frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles was previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement uses the same design.
Front Suspension Rust Can Cause Steering Misalignment
Road salt can cause corrosion of the front cross member on certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these Mazda vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Most common 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 problems
Problem areas named in the 135 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 50 |
| Structure | 30 |
| Air Bags | 28 |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 |
| Steering | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
What owners report
Crossmember is rusted out and car is undriveable. There is a recall on the crossmember front subframe
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the steering wheel was not operating properly. Several days later while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was play in the steering wheel. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound coming from the passengerâs side wheel. The contact stated that the wheel was turning abnormally. A mechanic arrived at the residence to diagnose the vehicle and determined that the sub frame was rusted. While touching the sub frame, pieces of the sub frame fractured. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the contact attempted to swerve out the way of another vehicle as she suddenly lost control of the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact force to steer the vehicle to the left as the contact attempted to maintain control of the vehicle. The contact managed to pull over into a parking lot and called her husband for assistance. Despite the failure, the contact managed to drive the vehicle home despite the vehicle being extremely difficult to maneuver. The contact's husband managed to drive the vehicle to a local mechanic, who determined that the front subframe had failed due to excessive corrosion of the
Front Subframe has corroded and broke. There is a recall on the subframe that was repaired by dealership in 2019, but this repair did not fix the issue since it has now rusted through and broke. The repair was faulty.
Car developed a known recall issue problem, Recall 2818I. Even though Nebraska was not listed as a "salt state", it's obvious that Nebraska has similar conditions to Iowa. Attempts to contact Mazda USA corporate would not even fix the issue, citing cars age and other factors even though the damage is very specific to this particular recall.
2011 Mazda MAZDA6 questions
Does the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Injuring Occupants; Front Suspension Rust Can Cause Steering Misalignment; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Fuel System, Gasoline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6?
Based on 135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (50), Structure (30), Air Bags (28).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.