Recall 13V425 affects 161,400 2009-2013 Mazda MAZDA6 vehicles for loose door-latch screws. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.
Mazda is recalling 161,400 2009-2013 MAZDA6 vehicles because the door latch mounting screws can loosen. If all 3 screws become excessively loose, the latch can fail to engage and the door can open while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of accident or injury; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The door latch on the 2009-2013 Mazda MAZDA6 is the metal catch inside the door that locks onto the body when the door closes. Its mounting screws hold that latch in a fixed position, so the door can close, stay latched, and release when the handle is used.
On affected MAZDA6 vehicles, the door latch mounting screws can loosen. Once those screws lose clamping force, the latch is no longer held as firmly against the door structure. That changes how the latch sits and raises the chance that the door does not stay secured the way it was designed to.
There is no warning sign before failure. A door that rattles, feels loose, or does not close cleanly needs attention, but the recall filing does not list a specific early symptom that appears before the screws loosen.
Who's affected?
Each listed MAZDA6 model year points to the same door-latch component.
| 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA6 | Latch |
| 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 | Latch |
| 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 | Latch |
| 2013 Mazda MAZDA6 | Latch |
| Units affected | 161,400 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the door latch mounting screws loosen excessively, the latch can fail to engage and the door can open while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of accident or injury. Check that each door closes and latches before driving, and schedule the recall repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Mazda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2013 Mazda MAZDA6 is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Mazda dealer and ask whether the door-latch screw repair is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the free thread-locking adhesive and retorque repair that keeps loose door-latch screws from letting a door open while driving.
- Bring the recall notice if Mazda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V425 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop using any door that does not latch securely.
What happens at the repair
Mazda has identified the dealer repair: a Mazda technician applies thread locking adhesive to the door latch mounting screws and retorques them so the screws stay secured. The work focuses on the door latch hardware named in recall 13V425. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Owners can ask the Mazda service desk to confirm that this campaign applies before work begins.
Timeline
| September 24, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 29, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V425?
Recall 13V425 covers 161,400 2009-2013 Mazda MAZDA6 vehicles with door latch mounting screws that can loosen. If the screws become excessively loose, the latch mechanism can fail to engage and allow a door to open while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of accident or injury.
What should I do if my 2009-2013 Mazda MAZDA6 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V425. If it is, contact a franchised Mazda dealer to schedule the door latch screw repair. Reference Mazda recall number 7013I when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Mazda dealers will apply thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them free of charge.
What if I bought my Mazda MAZDA6 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2009-2013 Mazda MAZDA6 is included, then call a franchised Mazda dealer and reference recall 13V425 or Mazda recall number 7013I.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V425000 |
|---|---|
| Mazda customer service | 1-800-222-5500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V425 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V425000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →