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 towed to a collision center where the vehicle was deemed destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to a…
2012 Mazda Mazda6 airbags problems
severe 30 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
30
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
4crashes
6injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 30 airbags complaints filed for the 2012 Mazda Mazda6, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 30% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 6 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 30 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mazda 6. The contact stated that there was a crack on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (escondido Mazda in escondido, ca, 760-755-5900) and was informed that there was no recall for the dashboard. About two years later, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v429000 (air bags). The dealer was contacted (browning…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2012 Mazda Mazda6?
It's a meaningful issue. 30 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?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 36,010 and 97,000 miles, with the median around 80,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 36,010; a quarter make it past 97,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/Mazda/Mazda6.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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