The problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1417G. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-382.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 17V-474 (17V474000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 1417G |
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module |
| Report date | July 26, 2017 |
| Owners notified | September 12, 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 308,992 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2003 Mazda Mazda6 airbag problems 30
- 2004 Mazda Mazda6 airbag problems 55
- 2005 Mazda Mazda6 airbag problems 76
- 2006 Mazda Mazda6 airbag problems 93
- 2007 Mazda Mazda6 airbag problems 95
- 2008 Mazda Mazda6 airbag problems 77
- 2006 Mazda Mazdaspeed6 airbag problems 3
- 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed6 airbag problems 1
- 2004 Mazda RX-8 airbag problems 50
- 2005 Mazda RX-8 airbag problems 22
- 2006 Mazda RX-8 airbag problems 17
- 2007 Mazda RX-8 airbag problems 16
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 17V-474 repair free?
Yes. Mazda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 308,992 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is it safe to drive?
No — the manufacturer says owners should not drive affected vehicles until the repair is done. Contact a dealer to arrange towing.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.