Mazda 6 Recall R/2017/048: Airbag May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 12,306
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2017/048
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled 6 vehicles built between 14 March 2005 and 9 April 2007. The density of the propellant within the airbag inflator may be insufficient due to inappropriate production and storage conditions of the propellant. The dealer will replace the driver and passenger front airbag inflators with modified units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The density of the propellant within the airbag inflator may be insufficient due to inappropriate production and storage conditions of the propellant. In this condition the inflator may abnormally ignite at the time of the airbag deployment allowing the inner pressure of the inflator to increase abnormally resulting in the breakage of the inflator case. In this condition the airbags will not provide adequate protection during a frontal impact as the broken pieces of the inflator case could injure the driver and/or front seat passenger.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: It has been identified that the density of the propellant within the airbag inflator may be insufficient due to inappropriate production and storage conditions of the propellant. In this condition the inflator may abnormally ignite at the time of the airbag deployment allowing the inner pressure of the inflator to increase abnormally resulting in the breakage of the inflator case. In this condition the airbags will not provide adequate protection during a frontal impact as the broken pieces of the inflator case could injure the driver and/or front seat passenger. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the driver and passenger front airbag inflators with modified units.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the breakage of the inflator case.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the driver and passenger front airbag inflators with modified units.
Are You Affected?
6 built between 14 March 2005 and 9 April 2007 may be included. Mazda estimates 12,306 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2017/048. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2, 3, 6Mounting points for seat runner may fail | Low | R/2017/150 | |
| 6, BT-50, RX8Driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/084 | |
| 3, 6Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2014/134 | |
| 6Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2013/047 | |
| 6Fire may occur | Urgent | R/2013/043 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2016/210 on 30 Sep 2016, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2017/150 on 31 May 2017, for mounting points for seat runner may fail. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/048, launched 22 February 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.