How many 2011 Mazda6 complaints involve Structure & Body problems?

NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Mazda6, which is 22% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2011 Mazda6 frame or body issues?

Yes. Campaign 19V323000 covers cross member and side member corrosion on 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles in certain states, and campaign 13V425000 covers loose door latch mounting screws on 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles.

At what mileage do these structural problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Mazda6 is 100,700 miles.

Did any of these structural complaints involve crashes?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Mazda6.

How does the 2011 Mazda6 compare to other years for this problem?

The 2011 model's 22% share of Structure & Body complaints is lower than the 2010 model's 28% but higher than most later years, such as 2014 (7%) and 2017 (7%).

2011 Mazda Mazda6 Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body issues account for 30 of 135 complaints (22%) filed against the 2011 Mazda6, the second-highest share among model years listed. Owners most often report frame and subframe rust/corrosion leading to steering and control-arm failures, and NHTSA has issued two related recalls (19V323000 and 13V425000).

Structure & Body complaints: 30; 22% of 135
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 100,700 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report the front subframe or engine cradle rusting through, causing steering to fail or the vehicle to swerve at highway and low speeds.
Multiple owners describe loud noises from the front wheel area followed by difficulty steering and loss of control, sometimes requiring the vehicle to be pulled off the road.
Several complaints describe the dashboard melting or the surface deforming from heat, with dealers reporting long waits for replacement parts.
One owner reported the sunglass holder above the rear-view mirror popping out while driving, blocking the driver's view.
One owner reported waiting for a recall repair (campaign 19V323000) because replacement parts were unavailable.

When 2011 Mazda Mazda6 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 9, 2014, latest Jun 17, 2026.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Jun 2026; peak Aug 2018 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Mazda Mazda6

NHTSA 19V323000Apr 25, 2019Structure & Body51,118 vehicles
Structure
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
Risk: Corrosion may weaken the mounting point for the passenger side lower control arm, unexpectedly changing the steering alignment and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-631.
NHTSA 13V425000Sep 24, 2013Structure & Body161,400 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
Risk: If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.

Structure & Body complaints by Mazda6 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201063 (28%)
201130 (22%)
201213 (13%)
20135 (22%)
20149 (7%)
20156 (10%)
201614 (18%)
20174 (7%)
20182 (3%)
20190 (0%)
20201 (50%)
20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2011 Mazda6 complaints involve Structure & Body problems?: NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Mazda6, which is 22% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2011 Mazda6 frame or body issues?: Yes. Campaign 19V323000 covers cross member and side member corrosion on 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles in certain states, and campaign 13V425000 covers loose door latch mounting screws on 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles.
At what mileage do these structural problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Mazda6 is 100,700 miles.
Did any of these structural complaints involve crashes?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Mazda6.
How does the 2011 Mazda6 compare to other years for this problem?: The 2011 model's 22% share of Structure & Body complaints is lower than the 2010 model's 28% but higher than most later years, such as 2014 (7%) and 2017 (7%).