TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V781000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED AND REPAIRED IN 2016 PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) AT SIERRA AUTOCARS INC (626-359-8291, LOCATED AT 1450 S SHAMROCK AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016). THE CONTACT STATED T…
2006 mazda Mazda6 airbags problems
severe 94 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
94
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TAKATA INFLATORS, I CALLED THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP TO GET THIS REPAIRED BUT I NEVER GOT A CALL BACK AND I HAVE TRIED 2 OR 3 TIMES AND NOTHING. THEY WON'T EVEN RETURN MY CALLS.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOTIFY THE CONTACT ONCE THE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NO…
- VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. LOCATED IN ZONE A - RECEIVED MULTIPLE NOTICES IN MAIL SINCE 2016. - MAZDA WEBSITE DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE A RECALL EXISTS WHEN TRYING TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT - THEY ACKNOWLEDGE IT WHEN PHONED IN - RECALL ALWAYS QUOTED TO TAKE A DAY, WITH NO ALTERNATE TRANSPORT AVAILABLE. DESPITE MAILER SAYING FREE ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT AVAILABLE. I'VE TRIED MULTIPL…
TAKATA RECALL - 6 MONTHS LATER AND THERE IS NO RESOLUTION AND NO PARTS AVAILABILITY. DEALER JIM CLICK MAZDA DENIES THAT THERE ARE ANY NEW AIR BAGS IN STOCK TO USE IN THE MEANTIME.
2006 MAZDA 6S. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR INTERIM REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS NOT HEARD FROM ANYONE SINCE SHE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. *JB
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 mazda Mazda6?
It's a meaningful issue. 94 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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