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Problems with 2006 Mazda Mazda6 AIR BAGS

On average, the 2006 Mazda Mazda6 starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 103 471 miles.

Components Affected by AIR BAGS Issues

We have classified the 87 complaints from 2006 Mazda Mazda6 about AIR BAGS into the following categories.

FRONTAL 3 SIDE/WINDOW 2

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2006 Mazda Mazda6

Failed to be notify in a timely manner.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 mazda mazda6. while driving approximately 65 mph, the driver swerved to avoid another vehicle and crashed into a concrete divider. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was called, but there was no response. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000. *tt *tr

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 mazda 6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v474000 (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 contact called an unknown dealer where it was confirmed that the part was not available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was not available. parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 mazda 6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v382000 (air bags) and 16v354000 (air bags). the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer and dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact inquired about part availability. the dealer stated that the parts were not available the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. updated 05/30/17*lj the vehicle was repaired. updated 07/14/2017 *js

Takata inflators, i called the mazda dealership to get this repaired but i never got a call back and i have tried 2 or 3 times and nothing. they won't even return my calls.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda 6. the contact received notification for nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v355000 (air bags), 15v382000 (air bags), 15v869000 (air bags), and 16v354000 (air bags). the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the contact had not experienced any failures. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. vin tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.

2006 mazda 6. consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair passenger frontal airbag inflator recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the repair. *js

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 mazda 6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v345000 (air bags), 15v382000 (air bags), 15v869000 (air bags), and 16v354000 (air bags). the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the contact sated 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. parts distribution disconnect and vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 mazda speed. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id numbers: 15v345000 (air bags), 15v382000 (air bags), 15v869000 (air bags), and 16v354000 (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.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 mazada 6. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v345000 (air bags) was received in june of 2016. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 mazda 6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v781000 (air bags). the contact stated that the vehicle was previously recalled and repaired in 2016 per nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v382000 (air bags) and 15v345000 (air bags) at sierra autocars inc (626-359-8291, located at 1450 s shamrock ave, monrovia, ca 91016). the contact stated that the dealer did not inform her that the previous repairs were temporary remedies. the dealer was and manufacturer were not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Driver air bag inflator safety recall 8215f. i'm having an issue getting it replaced. i scheduled an appointment at mazda dealer beach mazda myrtle beach by phone, came there to get the car fixed, but it turned out they didn't have the part available, then the manager told me that he would order it for me and call me back to reschedule the appointment. it's been more than 6 months ago, i'm still waiting.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 mazda 6. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v354000 (air bags), 16v345000 (air bags), 15v869000 (air bags), and 15v382000 (air bags). the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. parts distribution disconnect. updated 08/03/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on july 5, 2016. updated 08/09/16.*jb

I have received several recall letters regarding the defective driver and passenger airbags. it's been 2 years since i received letter from mazda regarding one airbag. within those two years, my mazda dealer still states they are unable to source parts for the recall, two years after first notice. received letter from mazda regarding passenger airbag recall (now two recalls). local mazda dealer still states mazda hqs has not provided them with required parts to fix both recalls. will be writing a letter to bbb regarding mazda corporate's failed fulfillment of a potentially life threatening recall that has simply been brushed under the rug with no concern of the public's safety.