repaired · 2021 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2012 Mazda MAZDA6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 100 owner complaints about the 2012 Mazda MAZDA6, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-323 the manufacturer reports only 48% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Mazda MAZDA6 has problems
100 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
30Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
28Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
12Structure1 crash/fire/injury
12Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Suspension
4Steering
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Engine
2Service brakes
76 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 30 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 28 | 1 |
| Structure | 12 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 1 |
| Suspension | 9 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2012 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Structure
Risk. Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2020 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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repaired · 2015 Q3
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Doors: latch
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other MAZDA6 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDA6 median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Mazda MAZDA6 safety ratings
2012 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What MAZDA6 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The passenger dash board is melting. It covers the passengers air bag. I would like to know if a recall is still possible for my vehicle. I understand that there was a recall in 2015-2017, but unfortunately I did not received the notice since I was moving from Illinois to Kansas and later to Texas…
THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS OF MY CAR AND I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE RECALL THAT WAS FOR APRIL 2019. HOW CAN THIS BE FIXED?
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK, LEGS, HIP, AND NECK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS…
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