NHTSA — Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,857 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2009 Mazda MAZDA6 fuel system problems

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2009 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner Comments

problem #7

Jul 012022

MAZDA6

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Unknown Upon research I saw there was a prior recall Mazda Recall Number 6211B NHTSA Campaign Number 11V134000 About January of 2022 My service engine light has been turning on and off Around and about July 2022 I noticed a dark black colored puddle gathered wherever I would have my vehicle parked and there is a gas smell upon entering the vehicle. I took my vehicle to a mechanic and after their initial inspection I was informed that they would have to further inspect my vehicle but it would be costly because they would have to remove exhaust system to have a better visual. Mechanic also advised not to fill up my gas tank when refueling I believe my vehicle has the problem that the said recall describes

- Racine, WI, USA

problem #6

Oct 012014

MAZDA6

  • 70,000 miles
There have been problems with other Mazda cars that got recalled due to a possible faulty fuel shut-off valve that could allow gasoline to enter the fuel tank emission system. If enough fuel gets into the system, it can cause the engine to stall. However, this recall did not cover my 2009 Mazda 6 and I had the same problem. Door lock actuator has failed! the alarm on my Mazda goes off at random periods of time. Sometimes its once a week and sometimes is 5 times a day or night. I have reviewed several internet forums and it appears that there are a lot of people with the same problem but they have not created a complaint on this website. The remedies that they have found to have the dealer replace a door actuator that is faulty. This door actuator locks the doors and if when it fails to properly lock the door it will intermittently sound the alarm. The alarm is not so much the concern as much as the door lock actuator. It if fails to lock it creates a safety hazard for people as they are driving down the road the door could accidentally be opened. Children could open the door and fall out of the car as it is failing. Please look into this issue as it is a safety concern. This has been happening for at least the past 4-5 years.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #5

Mar 172017

MAZDA6

  • 97,000 miles
Engine light came on put on machine for diagnostic it was canister purge value sitting or driving.

- Pinellas Park, FL, USA

problem #4

May 252016

MAZDA6

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Mazda 6. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 11V134000 (fuel system), 13V425000 (latches/locks/linkages), 16V356000 (air bags), and 16V594000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Camden, SC, USA

problem #3

Mar 202015

MAZDA6

  • 134,000 miles
The pressure or heat coming from muffler burnt back part of vehicular I am paying $1400 in wire repairs. Air bags recall, scars me don't have another car.the passenger door air noise escaping, melting dash board, alarm system goes of everyday up to 3to 4 times. Tire pressure, and engine light on.

- Harlingen, TX, USA

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problem #2

May 262016

MAZDA6

  • 70,000 miles
Car gets self accelerated from full stop right after shifting from drive into reverse gear-automatic transaxle. I have had three occurrences witch trigger to fill this complaint.

- Bayamon, PR, USA

problem #1

May 282013

MAZDA6

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda, Mazda 6. the contact noticed a large amount of gasoline leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was contributed to a crack in the upper portion of the fuel tank. A temporary repair was performed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11V134000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the fuel tank replacement should have been included in the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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