The problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V130, 14V362, 14V773 and 15V869.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 19V-781 (19V781000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 2618F |
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| Report date | October 31, 2019 |
| Owners notified | December 3, 2019 |
| Vehicles affected | 47,006 |
| 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 MPV airbag problems 14
- 2005 Mazda MPV airbag problems 10
- 2004 Mazda RX-8 airbag problems 50
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 19V-781 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 front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 47,006 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.