Model year

2010 Mazda 6

NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 6 for 2010. Under the matched name MAZDA6, NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 225 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 4 recalls marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints for MAZDA6 are AIR BAGS (53), SUSPENSION (43), STRUCTURE:BODY (33). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

ABOUT THIS DATA

Matched NHTSA names

The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2010. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.

NHTSA names assigned to this EPA model year
NHTSA name	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations
MAZDA6	9	225	1

Recalls for MAZDA6

19V782000 · Oct 31, 2019

Do not drive

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode…

18V717000 · Oct 12, 2018

Do not drive

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern…

18V631000 · Sep 14, 2018

STRUCTURE; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,…

18V018000 · Jan 9, 2018

Do not drive

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern…

17V429000 · Jun 29, 2017

Do not drive

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or…

16V594000 · Aug 11, 2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, to December 3, 2009. The protective coating may not have been properly applied to the air bag control unit (ACU) and, as a result, moisture may…

14V114000 · Mar 11, 2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, through May 2, 2011, and equipped with 2.5L engine. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose,…

13V425000 · Sep 24, 2013

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.

11V134000 · Feb 25, 2011

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA6 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 8, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 2010. A CERTAIN TYPE OF SPIDER MAY WEAVE A WEB IN THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER VENT LINE AND THIS MAY CAUSE A RESTRICTION IN THE LINE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FUEL TANK…

Complaints for MAZDA6

225 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 2, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.

AIR BAGS53
SUSPENSION43
STRUCTURE:BODY33
UNKNOWN OR OTHER33
STEERING29
STRUCTURE23
EXTERIOR LIGHTING20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13
SERVICE BRAKES13
VISIBILITY/WIPER13

Investigations for MAZDA6

Investigations in the NHTSA file (1). "No close date" means the file has no close date. It is not a statement that the investigation is still active.
Action	Subject	Opened	Closed
PE18006	Front Subframe Corrosion · SUSPENSION:FRONT; SUSPENSION	May 21, 2018	Nov 2, 2018

Safety ratings

NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
Configuration	Fuel	City	Hwy	Comb	kWh/100 mi	Range	Annual fuel cost
6 · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive	Regular Gasoline	20	29	23	—	—	$2,900
6 · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive	Regular Gasoline	17	25	20	—	—	$3,350
6 · 2.5L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive	Regular Gasoline	21	30	24	—	—	$2,800

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Check a vehicle

This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2010 Mazda 6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.

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