Mazda Mazda6 complaints by model year
2,234 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 58 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 77 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 60 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 137 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | 99 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| 2011 | 135 | 8 | 1 | 6 |
| 2010 | 225 | 5 | 2 | 9 |
| 2009 | 386 | 8 | 3 | 9 |
| 2008 | 111 | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 | 156 | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 | 173 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 147 | 12 | 5 | 3 |
| 2004 | 160 | 11 | 5 | 4 |
| 2003 | 174 | 11 | 2 | 6 |
| 2002 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2012–2021. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 1 | 47 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 20 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 24 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 30 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 0 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 28 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 12 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Mazda Mazda6 recalls (28)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Mazda6 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V875000 | Nov 12, 2021 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2018 | 86.5% |
| 19V781000 | Oct 31, 2019 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2003–2008 | 37.8% |
| 19V782000 | Oct 31, 2019 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2009–2012 | 67.9% |
| 19V497000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Software Error May Cause Engine Stall | 2018, 2019 | 92.5% |
| 19V323000 | Apr 25, 2019 | Road Salt Causing Corrosion of Cross Member | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 48.3% |
| 18V717000 | Oct 12, 2018 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2010–2013 | 76.9% |
| 18V631000 | Sep 14, 2018 | Road Salt Causing Corrosion of Cross Member | 2009, 2010 | 46.5% |
| 18V402000 | Jun 15, 2018 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2003–2008 | 9.5% |
| 18V018000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2009, 2010, 2013 | 72.2% |
| 17V546000 | Aug 31, 2017 | Weld Spatter may cause OCS fault | 2016 | 73.3% |
| 17V474000 | Jul 26, 2017 | Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture | 2003–2008 | 13.8% |
| 17V457000 | Jul 18, 2017 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2009, 2012 | 62.3% |
| 17V429000 | Jun 29, 2017 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2009, 2010, 2011 | 44.4% |
| 17V393000 | Jun 22, 2017 | Parking Brake Actuators may Corrode | 2014, 2015 | 72.9% |
| 16V753000 | Oct 18, 2016 | Turn Signals do not Cancel Automatically/FMVSS 108 | 2017 | 99.4% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2013 | ★★★★☆ | 3★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2012 | ★★★★☆ | 3★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Mazda Mazda6 FAQ
How many recalls has the Mazda Mazda6 had?
NHTSA lists 28 recall campaigns that cover at least one Mazda Mazda6 model year from 2002 to 2021. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Mazda Mazda6 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2009 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (386) and the 2020 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Mazda Mazda6 problems?
Across the 2012–2021 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, unknown or other, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.