Mazda Mazda6 common problems
Owners of 2015–2021 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles have filed 274 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (75% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 274
- Owner complaints
- 8
- Recall campaigns
- 17
- Crash-related reports
- 12
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 7 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2018 mazda6
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 mazda6
An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 mazda6
An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 mazda6
If the wiring becomes damaged, there may be a loss of power steering assist and the deactivation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of a crash and the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Recall2015 mazda6
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 mazda6
A vehicle continuously driven with the turn signal flashing may result in confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Mazda Mazda6 problems?
- Across 274 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2021 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (75%), visibility (7%), seat belts (7%).
- Which Mazda Mazda6 model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2016 Mazda Mazda6 has the most owner complaints, with 76 filed.
- Are Mazda Mazda6 problems dangerous?
- Of the 274 complaints on record, 17 mention a crash, 1 mention a fire and 12 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2016 accounts for the most complaints (76). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.