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2008 Mazda Mazda 6

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

2 current

Combined

10L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,100

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018578 · manufacturer campaign 2618F

23 October 2018

Transport Canada lists: Mazda 6 2004, 2006–2008 · Mazdaspeed6 2006–2007 · MPV 2004–2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2013-112 (Mazda Recall 6913D), 2014-245 (Mazda Recall 7714F), 2015-624 (Mazda Recall 9015L), 2016-259 (Mazda Recall 9416E) and 2017-011 (Mazda Recall 0617A).

42,826 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018036 · manufacturer campaign 1417G

19 January 2018

Transport Canada lists: Mazda 6 2004–2008 · Mazdaspeed6 2006–2007 · RX 8 2004–2008

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015-247 (Mazda Recall 8215F). Vehicles completed under 2015-247 do not need to be completed under recall 2018-036.

38,909 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr
3 replaced by later campaigns

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015624 · manufacturer campaign 9015L

31 December 2015

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Mazda 6 2004–2008 · Mazdaspeed6 2006–2007

What is wrong

Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2018578 (Mazda Recall 2618F). Please see recall <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2018578">2018578</a> for more information. On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger airbag inflator.

50,587 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015247 · manufacturer campaign 8215F

4 June 2015

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Mazda 6 2004–2008 · Mazdaspeed6 2006–2007 · RX 8 2004–2008

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the airbag module. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2018-036. Please see recall 2018-036 for more information. <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2018036">Click here for more information</a>.

57,861 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2014570

17 December 2014

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Mazda 6 2004–2008 · Mazdaspeed6 2006–2007 · RX 8 2004–2008

What is wrong

Mazda Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Campaign concerning the driver's airbag inflator on certain vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. Mazda will replace the driver's inflator on affected vehicles. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: This Safety Improvement Campaign is superseded by recall 2015-247 (Mazda Recall 8215F). Please see <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015247">recall 2015247</a> for more information.

46,000 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 74% of 134 2008 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
230 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2008 Mazda Mazda 6 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2008 Mazda Mazda 6, of which 2 are current and 3 have been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2008 Mazda Mazda 6 get?
NRCan rates the 2008 Mazda Mazda 6 at 10 L/100 km combined, emitting 230 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2008 Mazda Mazda 6 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,100 in fuel, producing roughly 4,620 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.