The manufacturer filed it. Here it is, by model.
Early Warning Reporting · Mazda
Mazda Mazda6: deaths and injuries the manufacturer reported to NHTSA
Mazda reported 195 incidents alleging a death or injury in a Mazda Mazda6, model years 2004–2021, in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21), through 2026 Q1. Each is a claim the manufacturer received, not a finding; NHTSA does not verify them.
195 incidents reported
11 deaths, as claimed
215 injuries, as claimed
2004–2021 model years named
By model year
Source: manufacturer EWR death and injury reports and production reports| Model year | Incidents | Killed | Injured | Built | Per 100,000 built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 | 11 | — | — |
| 2008 | 15 | 1 | 14 | — | — |
| 2009 | 15 | 1 | 19 | — | — |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 | 16 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| 2012 | 16 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| 2014 | 28 | 0 | 32 | — | — |
| 2015 | 29 | 0 | 29 | — | — |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 | 14 | — | — |
| 2017 | 25 | 3 | 29 | 49,372 | 51 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 32,933 | 21 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9,599 | 10 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15,107 | 20 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18,018 | 11 |
The model year is the one the manufacturer named in the report. A model year with its own page links to it. “Built” is the manufacturer’s cumulative production for the model year from its latest Early Warning production report; the rate is incidents per 100,000 of them.
By the system the claimant named
Source: as the manufacturer reported it| System named | Incidents | Killed |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 88 | 5 |
| Structure | 35 | 1 |
| Other | 22 | 0 |
| Seats | 19 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 2 |
| Fire | 11 | 5 |
| Visibility | 8 | 0 |
| Engine and Cooling System | 5 | 1 |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 |
| Rollover | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension System | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brake System | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brake System, Air | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision | 2 | 0 |
| No System/Component Specified | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake System | 1 | 0 |
| Steering System | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 |
| ESC | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
An incident naming several systems is counted under each. “Fire” and “Other” are categories in the rule, not systems.
Every one of these, dated and numbered
The defect dossier for the Mazda Mazda6 puts each report beside the recalls, investigations, bulletins and owner complaints on the same system, as a PDF and two CSVs: the Mazda Mazda6, one system, every model year, numbered as exhibits.
The incidents
Source: VIN shown as NHTSA publishes it: the first eleven characters| Incident | Model year | State | Killed | Injured | Systems named | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-11 | 2021 | FL | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System, Air | 2024 Q3 |
| 2024-05-24 | 2020 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2024 Q2 |
| 2023-12-07 | 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2023 Q4 |
| 2023-07-26 | 2017 | TX | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2023 Q3 |
| 2023-06-29 | 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2023 Q2 |
| 2023-06-15 | 2017 | NM | 0 | 1 | Parking Brake System | 2023 Q2 |
| 2023-05-31 | 2016 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2023 Q2 |
| 2023-04-07 | 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System, Air | 2023 Q2 |
| 2022-11-16 | 2017 | TX | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2023 Q1 |
| 2022-11-16 | 2017 | TX | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2022 Q4 |
| 2022-11-04 | 2015 | NE | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2022 Q4 |
| 2022-02-14 | 2017 | MI | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2022 Q2 |
| 2022-02-14 | 2017 | MI | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire · Other | 2022 Q1 |
| 2021-11-22 | 2017 | PA | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2022 Q2 |
| 2021-11-22 | 2017 | PA | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2021 Q4 |
| 2021-08-09 | 2021 | NY | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2021 Q3 |
| 2021-07-22 | 2018 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q3 |
| 2021-02-12 | 2017 | — | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts | 2021 Q1 |
| 2020-11-02 | 2012 | — | 0 | 1 | Seats · Seat Belts | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-10-20 | 2011 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-09-03 | 2017 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-08-04 | 2017 | — | 0 | 1 | Forward Collision · Air Bags | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-07-27 | 2017 | WI | 0 | 1 | Other | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-07-09 | 2014 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-06-29 | 2019 | — | 0 | 1 | Forward Collision | 2020 Q2 |
| 2020-06-22 | 2012 | FL | 0 | 1 | Other | 2020 Q2 |
| 2020-06-16 | 2020 | AL | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2022 Q2 |
| 2020-06-16 | 2020 | — | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2020 Q2 |
| 2020-04-20 | 2016 | — | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2020 Q2 |
| 2020-03-26 | 2011 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q1 |
| 2019-12-19 | 2017 | — | 0 | 4 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-12-12 | 2010 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-12-06 | 2017 | — | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-11-25 | 2018 | — | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-07-30 | 2018 | — | 0 | 1 | Other | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-06-22 | 2012 | — | 0 | 1 | Suspension System | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-05-10 | 2016 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-04-02 | 2014 | AR | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-04-02 | 2014 | IL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-03-22 | 2015 | — | 0 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-03-14 | 2010 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-03-13 | 2018 | — | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-03-13 | 2017 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-02-12 | 2016 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Visibility | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-01-22 | 2015 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-01-18 | 2011 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2018-11-08 | 2015 | — | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-10-17 | 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-10-12 | 2010 | MA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-10-01 | 2017 | — | 3 | 0 | Fire | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-09-28 | 2012 | — | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-09-14 | 2018 | — | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-09-14 | 2016 | IL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-08-17 | 2010 | MA | 0 | 1 | Suspension System | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-08-13 | 2010 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-08-08 | 2016 | AZ | 0 | 2 | Power Train | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-06-23 | 2014 | VA | 0 | 1 | Fuel System · Engine and Cooling System · Service Brake System | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-06-07 | 2010 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-06-06 | 2012 | — | 1 | 0 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-05-26 | 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-05-23 | 2010 | — | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-05-10 | 2009 | — | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-04-27 | 2010 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-04-24 | 2012 | — | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-04-20 | 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-04-17 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-04-16 | 2017 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-04-16 | 2014 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-04-04 | 2014 | FL | 0 | 1 | Other | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-04-04 | 2013 | — | 1 | 0 | Seat Belts | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-03-30 | 2015 | NJ | 0 | 1 | ESC · Service Brake System | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-03-29 | 2016 | TX | 0 | 1 | Other | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-03-22 | 2016 | MO | 0 | 1 | Seats · Electrical System · Fire | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-03-12 | 2013 | — | 0 | 1 | Rollover · Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-02-28 | 2017 | — | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-02-09 | 2012 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-02-06 | 2014 | LA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-02-05 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Structure · Other | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-01-12 | 2009 | — | 0 | 3 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-01-11 | 2012 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2017-12-22 | 2014 | FL | 0 | 1 | Other | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-12-18 | 2016 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-12-17 | 2008 | — | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-11-28 | 2017 | CA | 0 | 2 | Other | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-10-26 | 2016 | — | 0 | 1 | Seats · Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-09-30 | 2012 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-08-25 | 2017 | — | 0 | 1 | Exterior Lighting | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-08-22 | 2010 | LA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2017-07-29 | 2010 | — | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-07-02 | 2014 | NY | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-06-26 | 2015 | IN | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2018 Q2 |
| 2017-06-06 | 2010 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-05-22 | 2008 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-05-12 | 2017 | GA | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-05-05 | 2014 | FL | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-05-04 | 2013 | NC | 0 | 2 | Visibility | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-04-15 | 2009 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-03-30 | 2012 | — | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-03-16 | 2008 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-02-09 | 2017 | FL | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-02-08 | 2015 | MD | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-02-02 | 2010 | AZ | 0 | 2 | Structure | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-01-26 | 2015 | TX | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2017 Q1 |
| 2016-12-07 | 2009 | — | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2017 Q2 |
| 2016-11-25 | 2009 | — | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-11-10 | 2011 | — | 0 | 1 | Visibility · Other | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-10-20 | 2009 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-10-13 | 2012 | — | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Air Bags · Visibility | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-09-16 | 2009 | FL | 0 | 1 | Other | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-08-31 | 2009 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-08-10 | 2007 | — | 0 | 1 | Rollover · Air Bags | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-07-21 | 2015 | NC | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2017 Q1 |
| 2016-07-14 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure · Fire | 2022 Q2 |
| 2016-07-14 | 2015 | — | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-06-24 | 2015 | — | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-06-23 | 2014 | — | 0 | 1 | Structure · Other | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-06-13 | 2010 | — | 0 | 2 | Fire | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-06-09 | 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Wheels | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-06-08 | 2015 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-06-07 | 2014 | UT | 0 | 2 | Structure | 2017 Q2 |
| 2016-06-06 | 2014 | — | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-06-03 | 2007 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-05-24 | 2014 | WA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-05-23 | 2015 | LA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Seat Belts · Structure | 2017 Q2 |
| 2016-05-23 | 2015 | VA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-05-21 | 2014 | FL | 0 | 1 | Structure · Other | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-05-20 | 2014 | — | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2017 Q3 |
| 2016-05-18 | 2014 | — | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-05-17 | 2012 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-05-11 | 2014 | NY | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2018 Q2 |
| 2016-05-11 | 2015 | — | 0 | 1 | Structure · Other | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-05-09 | 2015 | NY | 0 | 1 | Tires | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-04-22 | 2015 | NY | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-04-13 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-03-15 | 2014 | FL | 0 | 1 | Other | 2016 Q1 |
| 2016-03-14 | 2007 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q1 |
| 2016-02-29 | 2008 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-02-29 | 2009 | — | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2016 Q1 |
| 2016-02-16 | 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | Tires | 2016 Q1 |
| 2016-02-08 | 2015 | PA | 0 | 1 | Structure · Visibility · Other | 2016 Q1 |
| 2016-02-08 | 2009 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q1 |
| 2016-02-01 | 2014 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q1 |
| 2016-01-22 | 2011 | — | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts | 2016 Q1 |
| 2016-01-08 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2022 Q2 |
| 2016-01-08 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2016 Q1 |
| 2015-12-04 | 2008 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q4 |
| 2015-10-12 | 2008 | MN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2015-09-30 | 2014 | MA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2016 Q4 |
| 2015-09-28 | 2016 | — | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-09-19 | 2015 | — | 0 | 1 | Other | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-09-17 | 2008 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-09-09 | 2006 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-08-14 | 2009 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-08-11 | 2008 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-06-16 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2022 Q2 |
| 2015-06-16 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Other | 2015 Q2 |
| 2015-05-23 | 2006 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q2 |
| 2015-05-22 | 2012 | — | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2015 Q2 |
| 2015-04-20 | 2008 | — | 0 | 1 | Rollover · Air Bags | 2015 Q2 |
| 2015-04-01 | 2007 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q2 |
| 2015-03-09 | 2007 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q1 |
| 2015-02-25 | 2008 | — | 0 | 1 | Rollover · Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2015-02-05 | 2015 | WI | 0 | 1 | Suspension System | 2015 Q1 |
| 2015-01-14 | 2007 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q1 |
| 2014-12-23 | 2014 | — | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-12-16 | 2014 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-11-14 | 2006 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-10-16 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2015 Q4 |
| 2014-10-02 | 2009 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-07-05 | 2011 | AR | 0 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-05-27 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 3 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2014 Q2 |
| 2014-05-23 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Seats · Structure | 2016 Q4 |
| 2014-05-23 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Seats · Structure | 2014 Q2 |
| 2014-04-26 | 2005 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q3 |
| 2014-02-11 | 2011 | NY | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2018 Q1 |
| 2013-12-26 | 2014 | PA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-07-16 | 2008 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2013 Q3 |
| 2013-06-02 | 2009 | CR | 1 | 1 | Air Bags · Fire | 2013 Q3 |
| 2013-05-28 | 2012 | — | 1 | 0 | Fire · Engine and Cooling System | 2013 Q2 |
| 2013-02-26 | 2012 | — | 0 | 1 | Tires | 2013 Q1 |
| 2012-12-15 | 2012 | — | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts | 2013 Q1 |
| 2012-09-30 | 2004 | GA | 1 | 0 | Seats | 2013 Q2 |
| 2012-09-09 | 2008 | PA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q4 |
| 2012-08-21 | 2009 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2013 Q2 |
| 2012-07-16 | 2011 | CH | 1 | 2 | Air Bags | 2012 Q4 |
| 2012-07-13 | 2009 | WI | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q3 |
| 2011-12-12 | 2004 | MD | 0 | 1 | Fire · Electrical System | 2011 Q4 |
| 2011-10-15 | 2010 | MA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q4 |
| 2011-08-16 | 2008 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q3 |
| 2011-07-01 | 2011 | CH | 1 | 3 | Air Bags | 2012 Q1 |
| 2011-06-14 | 2008 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q3 |
| 2010-03-18 | 2008 | KY | 1 | 0 | Air Bags · Structure | 2011 Q1 |
| 2009-10-26 | 2007 | TN | 0 | 5 | Air Bags | 2010 Q2 |
| 2008-07-30 | 2006 | CO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2010 Q2 |
| 2007-12-03 | 2005 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2010 Q1 |
Each row above is a claim or notice Mazda received alleging a death or injury in a Mazda Mazda6 and reported to NHTSA as 49 CFR 579.21 requires; NHTSA does not verify it, and a Mazda6 that sold more will have more rows. All Mazda models · What these reports are, and are not.