Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Mazda Mazda6. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Weld Spatter may cause OCS fault
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will attach a protective pad on the seat frame. If the OCS harness is damaged, insulating tape will be applied to the harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1517H.
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Owner complaints (77)
77 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 77 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 12 | 15.6% |
| Electrical system | 11 | 14.3% |
| Power train | 11 | 14.3% |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 14.3% |
| Seats | 9 | 11.7% |
| Engine | 7 | 9.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 9.1% |
| Air bags | 6 | 7.8% |
| Steering | 6 | 7.8% |
| Structure | 5 | 6.5% |
How 2016 compares with other Mazda6 years
Best and worst Mazda6 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 99 | 6 |
| 2013 | 23 | 4 |
| 2014 | 137 | 4 |
| 2015 | 60 | 3 |
| 2016 | 77 | 1 |
| 2017 | 60 | 1 |
| 2018 | 58 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2016 Mazda Mazda6 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2016 Mazda Mazda6 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Mazda Mazda6 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 17V546000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Mazda Mazda6 problems?
Owners filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (12), Electrical system (11), Power train (11) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What safety rating did the 2016 Mazda Mazda6 get?
NHTSA rated the 2016 Mazda Mazda6 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.3% rollover risk).
How does the 2016 Mazda6 compare with other years?
Among the 2012–2021 Mazda Mazda6 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2014 the most (137). The 2016 drew 77. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.