Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V594000 Reported August 11, 2016

Air bag control unit may fail due to moisture

Q: What is recall 16V594000?

NHTSA recall 16V594000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on August 11, 2016. It addresses: Air bag control unit may fail due to moisture. The recall affects approximately 41,918 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mazda North American Operations · N/A · 41,918 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V594000

Manufacturer Campaign

9816H

Manufacturer

Mazda North American Operations

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

41,918

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 11, 2016

Completion Rate

53.93

Defect Summary

Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 mazda6 vehicles manufactured february 4, 2008, to december 3, 2009. the protective coating may not have been properly applied to the air bag control unit (acu) and, as a result, moisture may damage the unit causing it to malfunction.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the acu would illuminate the air bag warning light and prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Mazda dealers will replace the acu, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. the recall began june 2017. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. mazda's number for this recall is 9816h.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference recall ID 16V594000 or campaign 9816H.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V594000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V594000?

NHTSA recall 16V594000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on August 11, 2016. It addresses: Air bag control unit may fail due to moisture. The recall affects approximately 41,918 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V594000 or the manufacturer campaign number 9816H. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.