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2016 Mazda Mazda6

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2016 Mazda Mazda6

1 recall
76 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
76
Complaints citing a crash
9

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 17V546000high

    Steering issue

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles. Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.

Consumer complaints

76 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

76
Total
9
Crashes
0
Fires
8
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE15
  • BRAKES13
  • OTHER12
  • SEAT BELTS7
  • ELECTRICAL6

Notable Issues

76 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 8 reports involve injuries. 9 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)15
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)13
miscellaneous issues12

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Common problems

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274 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 17V546000

    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.