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Mazda MAZDA6 recalls

DVSA has published 14 safety recalls that name the Mazda MAZDA6 since 2017, 2 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 396,845 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Mazda MAZDA6 recalls, newest first

  1. CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA2, MAZDA3, MAZDA6, MX5 · low pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed

    4 Jan 2022 · R/2021/435

    The impeller in the low-pressure fuel pump may become deformed causing fuel pump failure.

    Fix: Replace the low-pressure fuel pump with an improved part.

    26,974 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2018 to 24 Oct 2018

  2. MAZDA6, RX-8 · fuel may leak from fuel pump rings

    13 Dec 2021 · R/2021/411

    Fuel may leak from fuel pump rings.

    Fix: Replace the fuel pump rings with new ones.

    1,924 vehicles · built 28 Jul 2005 to 30 Jul 2007

  3. MAZDA3, MAZDA6 · hydraulic valve clearance adjuster may operate incorrectly

    29 Jul 2019 · R/2019/218

    The software controlling the hydraulic valve clearance adjuster may operate incorrectly.

    Fix: Reprogram the system with improved hydraulic valve adjustment control software.

    2,252 vehicles · built 26 Mar 2018 to 22 Apr 2019

  4. CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA6 · soot may accumulate around the intake shutter valve on the inlet side of the engine

    25 Jul 2019 · R/2019/187

    Soot may accumulate around the intake shutter valve on the inlet side of the engine.

    Fix: Check clean or replace the intake shutter valve and update software.

    70,435 vehicles · built 26 Jan 2012 to 30 Jun 2018

  5. MAZDA6 · takata passenger air bag inflators may not operate as intended

    19 Nov 2018 · R/2018/321

    Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.

    Fix: Replacement of Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.

    25,435 vehicles · built 3 Aug 2007 to 29 Jan 2010

  6. MAZDA6 · takata driver airbag inflators may not operate as intended

    30 Sep 2018 · R/2018/244

    Driver airbag inflators may not operate as intended.

    Fix: Replacement of Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.

    27,262 vehicles · built 3 Jun 2002 to 30 Jun 2005

  7. MAZDA6 · passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended

    30 Sep 2018 · R/2018/277

    On the subject vehicles the passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.

    Fix: Replacement of passenger airbag Assembly

    1,500 vehicles · built 3 Jun 2002 to 30 Jun 2005

  8. MAZDA6 · takata driver and passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended

    30 Sep 2018 · R/2018/284

    Driver and Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.

    Fix: Replacement of Airbag Assembly.

    15,017 vehicles · built 31 Mar 2006 to 28 Sep 2007

  9. CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA6 · vacuum pump may wear prematurely.

    17 Sep 2018 · R/2018/236

    The vacuum pump may wear prematurely meaning that in some applications where the brake pedal is pressed quickly whilst at low engine speed � the servo assistance provided by the vacuum system in decreased. This could cause a momentary decrease in braking performance. Braking assistance available to the driver can be reduced

    Fix: Vehicles affected will be fitted with a modified Vacuum pump.

    11,498 vehicles · built 26 Jan 2012 to 21 Jan 2016

  10. CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA6 · fuel injector software does not control the electric current correctly

    17 Sep 2018 · R/2018/288

    The Software controlling the fuel injectors does not control the electric current correctly. This may cause the injector control circuit to short circuit and cause the engine to stall. Results in possible Engine Stall without Warning

    Fix: Vehicles affected will have the injector control software re-programmed

    48,875 vehicles · built 26 Jan 2012 to 21 Jan 2016

  11. CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA6 · injector mounting nuts tightening force may be insufficient

    17 Sep 2018 · R/2018/289

    The tightening force of the injector mounting nuts may be insufficient. This could cause combustion gas to leak from the injector and contaminate the engine oil within the cylinder head. This in turn could cause the engine oil strainer to become blocked. This could cause the engine to stall. Engine Pressure Oil Light appears along with the engine malfunction indicator. Possible Engine Stall without Warning

    Fix: Vehicles affected will have the engine checked for contamination and repaired / replaced if necessary. The Fuel injectors will also be re-tightened to the appropriate torque.

    11,021 vehicles · built 26 Jan 2012 to 21 Jan 2016

  12. MAZDA6 · airbag inflators may not operate as intended

    30 Jul 2018 · R/2018/184

    On the subject vehicles the Takata Driver and Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended Injury may result due to incorrect deployment of the Airbag

    Fix: Replacement of Airbag Assembly

    19,851 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2002 to 31 Dec 2007

  13. MAZDA6 · corrosion may form around the parking brake actuating shaft and cause reduced handbrake performance

    14 Dec 2017 · R/2017/327

    On the subject vehicles corrosion may form around the parking brake actuating shaft within the rear brake caliper. This could cause the handbrake to become difficult to operate (greater force required at the lever) or in some cases prevent the parking brake assembly from applying sufficient force at the rear wheels and cause a failure to hold the vehicle. Insufficient force to hold vehicle stationary causing unintentional and unexpected movement of the vehicle.

    Fix: Inspect the parking brake actuation lever. If no corrosion is found replace the protective boot with a modified assembly. If corrosion is found on the actuating shaft replace the brake caliper.

    12,989 vehicles · built 31 Jul 2012 to 18 Nov 2014

  14. CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA5, MAZDA6, MAZDA6 ESTATE · tailgate may drop down without warning

    31 May 2017 · R/2017/163

    Water may penetrate the tailgate strut cylinder. This may cause corrosion which may affect the strut's attachment.

    Fix: Replace both tailgate struts on affected vehicles

    121,812 vehicles · built 2 Oct 2007 to 31 Aug 2012

Other Mazda models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.