general problems of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 - part 1

46 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 based on all problems reported for the 2010 MAZDA6.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2025

The airbag light is still flashing on the dashboard after the airbag recall on this vehicle was fixed. It may be related to a different recall, which is safety campaign #16v594000.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2020

I started noticing cracks on the dashboard on the passenger side where the airbag deploys. My vehicle was stationary when I noticed ththe cracks the following morning. I am concerned that the airbag might accidentally go off with the slightest vibrations or closing of the vehicle doors.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2019

Passenger side dash started melting about a year ago and has gotten so bad the dash is almost liquid. Sunlight reflects off the shiny melted dash and blinds the driver. I was in an accident because I couldn't see due to light reflecting off melted dash. Dash is so sticky that you cannot touch or it will stick to hands/ clothing. I have ruined multiple items of clothing due to this mess.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of an unknown recall regarding the air bags. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hamilton Mazda (2201 NJ-33, hamilton square, NJ 08690, (609) 587-7600) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unknown.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18v717000 (air bags) and 18v631000 (suspension, structure). The contact called sentry west Mazda at 508-281-8171 (located at 940 boston turnpike, shrewsbury, MA 01545) and was informed that the parts were not available. While driving approximately 20 mph, a loud noise was heard and the steering lost power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer where it was stated that the recall repairs needed to be performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 18v717000 (air bags) and VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 18v631000 (suspension, structure).

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

Headlight on both sides go out often. After having this issue far too many times, I looked online hoping to find a solution and discovered multiple Mazda owners are having same problem. Its a malfunction in the Mazda that needs to be fixed by Mazda. This is extremely dangerous at night to have happening way to often. As for the air bag- ive had my Mazda to a Mazda dealership for the recalls and the air bag was kne of them. Since then, twice now, the 'airbag/front seat belt pretensioner system malfunction' light is flashing while driving. I looked it up, and by the sounds of it, my airbag is malfunctioning?! another dangerous situation on the Mazda 6.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

The passenger airbag warning is always going on when I am in a parked position.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2017

Takata recall, my alarm keeps going off randomly all throughout the day each day. The only way to get it to stop is disconnecting my battery while I'm not driving it which is not a viable option. My passenger airbag protector is also melting. Furthermore, I had to replace brake rotors before 100,000 miles was reached because my car would shake uncontrollably at any sort of braking speed.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2017

Takata recall.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2017

Dash is sticky and shiny, looks like somethink inside the passenger side of dash is melting.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2017

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v429000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Midlands Mazda of columbia (655 broad river rd, columbia, SC 29210, (803) 988-1000) was contacted, but was unable to repair the vehicle due to the parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda mz6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v429000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (brown Mazda, 5625 central Ave, toledo, OH 43615) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2017

"takao a recall". I received a notice of this recall in July of 2016. It told me that I would be notified when the local dealer had parts to fix the defect. In July of 2017 I had my car at the dealer for other repairs and I asked about the recall. I was told that parts were not available and not to worry about it.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2017

Takata recall received a letter :o vehicle was stationary.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v356000 (air bags) and 16v594000 (air bags); however, the parts do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2017

Takata recall regarding: Mazda recall #: 9516e NHTSA recall #: 16v-356 recall date may 27, 2016 the status as of March 7, 2017, is that a remedy to repair is not available. Mazda's recall information on its website states, and I'm paraphrasing, that we should not allow anyone to ride in the front passenger seat. It' been almost ten months, when is this remedy forthcoming? am I really not supposed to carry passengers in the front seat of my passenger car for almost a year now? are there any other financial or mechanical remedies available? the constraint of not being able to carry passengers in the front seat results in this personal passenger vehicle being useless in many situations it was purchased for. Can you direct me with any alternatives that I can pursue?.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

2010 Mazda Mazda 6. Consumer writes in regards to passenger air bag safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. The consumer stated the passenger dash made a clicking noise. The dealer was unable to repair the vehicle, but charged the consumer a diagnostic fee.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2017

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v356000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mazda south of austin, texas was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. Mazda south of austin, texas was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2016

My passenger airbag cover has a crack going over the entire dashboard where the airbag is located. It was not there one day, and the next day it had a huge crack in it,after a very good winter night. The crack,is getting wider. I'm afraid the air bag is going to,deploy while driving.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2016

The contact owned a 2010 Mazda 6. While making a turn, the vehicle was t-boned by another vehicle on the passenger side. The air bags deployed after the crash occurred. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and nose, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing facility. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2016

Takata recall: called Mazda to have the aribag recall I rcvd remedied book the appointment then received a call moments later that no Mazda has the parts yet to correct this issue.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2016

Takata recall. Hello, I have been trying to replace the airbag since last year (2016). However every time I talk to the Mazda representative (brickell Mazda) located in miami I got the same answer: "we don't have the part to replace yet". Please help me to solve this issue, I (and the passenger) don't want to be exposed to risks in case of any accident. I would like to have the airbag replaced as soon as possible. My phone number is (305) 988-5036. Thank you. Best regards. Ricardo toledo.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2016

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v356000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v594000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2016

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v356000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v356000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2016

Takata recall I received a notice in the mail for the recall and that there hasn't been a replacement made by the manufacturer. I have also been noticed of a recall on the passenger dash board melting, disintegrating, etc. And there is also not a replacement made either. I contacted the Mazda dealership in trussculle, alabama and I was told that I would be notified when the replacement dash is available and I have yet to receive a call. That was 2 years ago.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v356000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v356000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2016

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v356000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ss.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v356000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called north park Mazda (9333 san pedro Ave, san antonio, TX 78216 (210) 253-3300) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v356000 (air bags) was received in July. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2016

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v356000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2016

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v356000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (gunther Mazda in ft lauderdale, florida) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v356000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.


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