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2011 Mazda Mazda6 Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2011 Mazda Mazda6 has 6 recalls, 132 complaints.

6

Recalls

132

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 15, 2026

Recalls

18V717000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, Californ...

19V782000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger f...

19V323000

STRUCTURE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District...

17V429000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with ...

14V114000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, through May 2, 2011,...

13V425000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screw...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2011 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD

Top Complaint Categories

SUSPENSION
24
AIR BAGS
23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
10
STRUCTURE
8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
5
STEERING,SUSPENSION
4

Problems by Component

Suspension37Airbags28Steering15Other15Structure10Lights7Electrical7Visibility3Fuel System3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 27, 2026STRUCTUREFront Subframe has corroded and broke. There is a recall on the subframe that was repaired by dealer...
Mar 3, 2026STRUCTURE,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCar developed a known recall issue problem, Recall 2818I. Even though Nebraska was not listed as...
Jan 16, 2026STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE2011 Mazda6 A serious safety defect occurred on my vehicle and matches NHTSA Recall 19V-323 / Mazda ...
Nov 21, 2025SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhen I took the car into my ASE mechanic shop for a normal oil change and tire rotation, they perfor...
Oct 26, 2025SUSPENSION2011 Mazda6 rear subframe rot/rust, unsafe and dangerous to drive, Same situation as the front subfr...
Aug 21, 2025SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe front and back cross members underneath my Mazda6 have completely rusted out. There are numerou...
Aug 19, 2025SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while her mother was driving at slow s...
Jun 12, 2025STEERINGAlignment is off. Recall for my type of call for the control arm weakening and causing wheel alignme...
Mar 20, 2025SUSPENSIONFront and rear subframe rust leading to gaping holes, outside of normal wear and tear.
Aug 22, 2024SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while reversing, the contact heard an ...
Jul 31, 2024SUSPENSIONThe rear cross member / AKA (Rear Subframe) P/N GEG1-28-80X has completely rusted out. The car is n...
Jul 30, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREAfter getting the recall information about the front crossmember rusting out due to corrosion, I dec...
Jul 21, 2024SUSPENSIONI'm filing a complaint as to substandard steel being used in the rear crossmember/rear subframe. Ext...
Jul 15, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while the independent mechanic was per...
May 9, 2024STEERING,SUSPENSIONCompletely rusted rear crossmember subframe
Apr 13, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe contact's daughter owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while her daughter was driv...
Mar 29, 2024SUSPENSIONRear subframe rusted and cracked in half when my daughter was on a major highway!
Mar 16, 2024SUSPENSIONMy 2011 Mazda 6 rear suspension broke while my wife was driving our car on the highway. It could hav...
Feb 8, 2024STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERBought. A 2011 Mazda 6, and took it to a Mazda dealer for an inspection. They found the rear sub fra...
Dec 12, 2023STEERING,SUSPENSIONTurning onto a road, heard a loud thud from the front passenger corner. Car steering became highly e...