MYRModel Year Report

2012 Mazda MAZDA6

● Typical for this model
2012 Mazda MAZDA6
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:55:30.606Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
99
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 174 complaints 2004: 160 complaints 2005: 147 complaints 2005 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 156 complaints 2008: 111 complaints 2008 2009: 386 complaints 2010: 225 complaints 2011: 135 complaints 2012: 99 complaints 2012 99 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 137 complaints 2015: 60 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 60 complaints 2017 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 6 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints
2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 174 complaints 2004: 160 complaints 2004 2005: 147 complaints 2006: 173 complaints 2006 2007: 156 complaints 2008: 111 complaints 2008 2009: 386 complaints 2010: 225 complaints 2010 2011: 135 complaints 2012: 99 complaints 2012 99 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 137 complaints 2014 2015: 60 complaints 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 60 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 6 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints
2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 174 complaints 2003 2004: 160 complaints 2004 2005: 147 complaints 2005 2006: 173 complaints 2006 2007: 156 complaints 2007 2008: 111 complaints 2008 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 225 complaints 2010 2011: 135 complaints 2011 2012: 99 complaints 2012 99 2013: 22 complaints 2013 2014: 137 complaints 2014 2015: 60 complaints 2015 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 60 complaints 2017 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 6 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints 2021

2012: 99 complaints

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YearComplaints
200228
2003174
2004160
2005147
2006173
2007156
2008111
2009386
2010225
2011135
201299
201322
2014137
201560
201676
201760
201859
20196
20202
202117

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

30% · 30 reports
CRASHINJURY
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On July 18, 2018 I was in frontal impact accident. While driving on a city street. I was alone and driving I did not have a phone in my possession or in the car at that time. The vehicle that hit me was traveling at least 40 miles an hour.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-15

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 Mazda 6. While driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to avoid a collision, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-26

On April 20 my self and my 14 year old daughter was in a really bad accident and neither one of our airbag did!!!! Not come out and my myself nd my child was hurt I was rush to the hospital and I've brought my my car in December of 2017.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-23

Exterior lighting

28% · 28 reports
FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Mazda MAZDA6. The contact stated the low beam headlights do not give sufficient light; therefore, the high beam lights had to be used in order to see the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-23

Electrical system

12% · 12 reports
FIRE

Structure

12% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

8% · 8 reports
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Severe rusting of the rear frame and suspension

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-01

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2013-10-29Latches/locks/linkages13V425000 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.

    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.

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    2014-04-30Fuel system, gasoline14V114000 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.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module and inspect and clean the canister vent line. If a web was found in the line, the fuel tank and check valve on canister vent line will be replaced.

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    2017-10-04Air bags17V457000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico,...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.

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  4. R
    2018-11-09Air bags18V717000 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...

    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.

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  5. R
    2019-06-13Structure, suspension19V323000 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,...

    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.

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  6. R
    2019-12-03Air bags19V782000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019.

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Buy-smart checklist

2012 Mazda MAZDA6 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V425000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 14V114000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 17V457000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V717000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V323000 · Structure, suspension
  • Recall 19V782000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2012 Mazda MAZDA6 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Mazda MAZDA6 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mazda MAZDA6?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Mazda MAZDA6 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.