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2013 Mazda 6 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Mazda 6 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 438,181 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 19V323000 2019-04-25 51,118 affected
Defect

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,…

Consequence

Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at…

AIR BAGS 18V717000 2018-10-12 155,436 affected
Defect

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 Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S.…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.

AIR BAGS 18V018000 2018-01-09 70,227 affected
Defect

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 Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S.…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 13V425000 2013-09-24 161,400 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES
5
SUSPENSION
5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
AIR BAGS
3
1crashes1injuries
SEATS
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
1injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
Total complaints34

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2013 mazda mazda6. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 18v631000 (suspension, structure) where a coating was sprayed on the passenger side lower control arm and the area was drained. After receiving the recall repair, the contact…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2024-05-30

“The contact owns a 2013 mazda mazda6. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 18v631000 (suspension, structure) where a coating was sprayed on the passenger side lower control arm and the area was drained. After receiving the recall repair, the contact…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2024-05-30

“I just baught a 2013 mazda6 the rear cradel and cross member was complety rusted away one mount was complety rusted off .the springs was almost ready to fall out the bottem of the spring purch .it looked like it was pulled out of the ocean where it had stayed for years .I tried to find a used…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2023-12-19

“I just baught a 2013 mazda6 the rear cradel and cross member was complety rusted away one mount was complety rusted off .the springs was almost ready to fall out the bottem of the spring purch .it looked like it was pulled out of the ocean where it had stayed for years .I tried to find a used…”

WHEELS · reported 2023-12-19

“I just baught a 2013 mazda6 the rear cradel and cross member was complety rusted away one mount was complety rusted off .the springs was almost ready to fall out the bottem of the spring purch .it looked like it was pulled out of the ocean where it had stayed for years .I tried to find a used…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2023-12-19

“My car has approx 115,000 miles. I took it to bass mazda to have spark plugs and serpentine belt changed simply for maintenance purposes. After leaving dealership my car was pulling to the right. My steering wheel was no longer centered. It also was turned toward the right. Any time I had to hit…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2023-01-04

“My car has approx 115,000 miles. I took it to bass mazda to have spark plugs and serpentine belt changed simply for maintenance purposes. After leaving dealership my car was pulling to the right. My steering wheel was no longer centered. It also was turned toward the right. Any time I had to hit…”

STEERING · reported 2023-01-04

“2013 mazda 6 vin [xxx] 1)fuel tank leak. Yes it is available for inspection 2)gas leak with danger of fire or explosion. 3) yes 4) no 5)yes reoccurring the 2014 mazda 6 had a recall for the exact same problem I am having where the tank would overfill or if parked unlevel and it will activate a…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2021-12-28
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Mazda 6 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.