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2009 Mazda Mazda6 Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2009 Mazda Mazda6 has 10 recalls, 384 complaints.

10

Recalls

384

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

18V631000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illino...

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...

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 ...

18V018000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, Californ...

16V594000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, to December 3, 2009. ...

17V457000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, Ca...

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...

11V134000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA6 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 8, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 2010. A CERTAIN TYPE OF SPIDER M...

09V043000

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

MAZDA IS RECALLING 29,000 MY 2009 MAZDA6. THE OUTER DOOR HANDLES MAY STICK WHICH MAY PREVENT THE DOOR FROM LATCHING. THIS SITUATION MAY ALLOW THE DO...

09E011000

EQUIPMENT

THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2009 Mazda6 4-DR. w/SAB

Top Complaint Categories

STRUCTURE
83
AIR BAGS
59
SUSPENSION
39
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
26
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
10
STEERING
9

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 17, 2025STRUCTUREMy rear subframe rusted thru and has holes in it. It is too dangerous to drive and mazda won't recal...
Sep 17, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis car was purchased in 2017 and maintenanced regularly. We recently took it to have the oil chang...
Aug 26, 2025SUSPENSIONComponent or System that Failed: The front subframe on my 2009 Mazda 6i Touring is completely rusted...
Jul 2, 2025SUSPENSIONHello, My name is [XXX] . I took our Mazda 6 in for wheel balance and alignment and was informe...
May 4, 2025AIR BAGSThe passenger crash pad has deteriorated and become sticky and cracked. This may affect deployment o...
Apr 22, 2025SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe front and rear crossmembers have significant rust. The front has holes and chunks of metal missi...
Mar 8, 2025SUSPENSIONThe rear Suspension Frame has failed due to corrosion. The right rear tire has worn severely from ...
Mar 1, 2025SUSPENSIONRear suspension cross-member corroded to the point that a minor pothole separated the right lower co...
Feb 15, 2025SUSPENSIONThe rear frame has failed due to corrosion on the right side. The rear passenger tire is canted in ...
Dec 16, 2024SUSPENSIONRear subframe corrosion
Sep 16, 2024AIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVehicle jerks at low speed when accelerate and idle when accelerate, P0766 Code shows, engine noise ...
Sep 11, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE2009 Mazda 6 Rear subframe and springs are deemed unsafe due to extreme rusting and corrosion. The v...
Jun 19, 2024SUSPENSIONI noticed a rattling sound that seemed to come from the rear passenger side wheel. I took it to a me...
Jun 1, 2024SUSPENSIONThis 2009 Mazda 6 hit a chuck hole in the Buffalo NY area, virtually severing the connection between...
May 25, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe sensors on my alarm system will randomly activate, with alarm going off at 30 second intervals. ...
May 18, 2024STRUCTUREI have a 2009 Mazda 6, the subframe/engine cradle has completely rusted out on the right side causin...
Apr 8, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE"What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?"...
Mar 14, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI took my car to the mechanic for some routine maintenance and they called to tell me they discovere...
Jan 9, 2024SUSPENSIONBoth my back and front chassis are completely rusted through and it’s a complete screwed car. Lookin...
Dec 27, 2023SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2009 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mec...