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Mazda MAZDA6 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

225Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
11Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure60 complaints

60 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V631000.

Air Bags54 complaints

54 complaints; 5 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V594000, 17V429000, 18V018000, 18V717000, 19V782000.

Suspension43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 11V134000, 14V114000.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V425000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

11V134000Reported February 25, 2011 - 52,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 52,000 vehicles across all affected models.

13V425000Reported September 24, 2013 - 161,400 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 161,400 vehicles across all affected models.

14V114000Reported March 11, 2014 - 42,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 42,000 vehicles across all affected models.

16V594000Reported August 11, 2016 - 41,918 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 11, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 41,918 vehicles across all affected models.

17V429000Reported June 29, 2017 - 205,377 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 205,377 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
18V018000Reported January 9, 2018 - 70,227 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 70,227 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
18V631000Reported September 14, 2018 - 50,176 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 50,176 vehicles across all affected models.

18V717000Reported October 12, 2018 - 155,436 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 155,436 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
19V782000Reported October 31, 2019 - 69,879 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 69,879 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE18006Opened May 21, 2018 - Closed November 2, 2018

Front Subframe Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 18V631000.

PE18006Opened May 21, 2018 - Closed November 2, 2018

Front Subframe Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 18V631000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20101
201111
20122
20133
201420
201522
201631
201739
201837
201918
20207
20218
20227
202310
20245
20252
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.