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
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...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Front Subframe has corroded and broke. There is a recall on the subframe that was repaired by dealer... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | STRUCTURE,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car developed a known recall issue problem, Recall 2818I. Even though Nebraska was not listed as... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | 2011 Mazda6 A serious safety defect occurred on my vehicle and matches NHTSA Recall 19V-323 / Mazda ... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When I took the car into my ASE mechanic shop for a normal oil change and tire rotation, they perfor... |
| Oct 26, 2025 | SUSPENSION | 2011 Mazda6 rear subframe rot/rust, unsafe and dangerous to drive, Same situation as the front subfr... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The front and back cross members underneath my Mazda6 have completely rusted out. There are numerou... |
| Aug 19, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while her mother was driving at slow s... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | STEERING | Alignment is off. Recall for my type of call for the control arm weakening and causing wheel alignme... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Front and rear subframe rust leading to gaping holes, outside of normal wear and tear. |
| Aug 22, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while reversing, the contact heard an ... |
| Jul 31, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The rear cross member / AKA (Rear Subframe) P/N GEG1-28-80X has completely rusted out. The car is n... |
| Jul 30, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | After getting the recall information about the front crossmember rusting out due to corrosion, I dec... |
| Jul 21, 2024 | SUSPENSION | I'm filing a complaint as to substandard steel being used in the rear crossmember/rear subframe. Ext... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while the independent mechanic was per... |
| May 9, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | Completely rusted rear crossmember subframe |
| Apr 13, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact's daughter owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while her daughter was driv... |
| Mar 29, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Rear subframe rusted and cracked in half when my daughter was on a major highway! |
| Mar 16, 2024 | SUSPENSION | My 2011 Mazda 6 rear suspension broke while my wife was driving our car on the highway. It could hav... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Bought. A 2011 Mazda 6, and took it to a Mazda dealer for an inspection. They found the rear sub fra... |
| Dec 12, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | Turning onto a road, heard a loud thud from the front passenger corner. Car steering became highly e... |