Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mazda Mazda6, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2009 Mazda Mazda6 - 209 complaints in its first 8 years (386 to date)
- 2010 Mazda Mazda6 - 166 complaints in its first 8 years (225 to date)
- 2003 Mazda Mazda6 - 127 complaints in its first 8 years (174 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2002 Mazda Mazda6 - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (28 to date)
- 2017 Mazda Mazda6 - 53 complaints in its first 8 years (60 to date)
- 2005 Mazda Mazda6 - 54 complaints in its first 8 years (147 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 Mazda Mazda6 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 Mazda Mazda6 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 Mazda Mazda6 | 56 | 56 | 2 |
| 2017 Mazda Mazda6 | 60 | 53 | 1 |
| 2016 Mazda Mazda6 | 76 | 67 | 1 |
| 2015 Mazda Mazda6 | 60 | 54 | 3 |
| 2014 Mazda Mazda6 | 137 | 122 | 4 |
| 2013 Mazda Mazda6 | 22 | 19 | 4 |
| 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | 99 | 84 | 6 |
| 2011 Mazda Mazda6 | 134 | 78 | 6 |
| 2010 Mazda Mazda6 | 225 | 166 | 9 |
| 2009 Mazda Mazda6 | 386 | 209 | 9 |
| 2008 Mazda Mazda6 | 111 | 98 | 4 |
| 2007 Mazda Mazda6 | 156 | 88 | 4 |
| 2006 Mazda Mazda6 | 173 | 60 | 3 |
| 2005 Mazda Mazda6 | 147 | 54 | 3 |
| 2004 Mazda Mazda6 | 160 | 77 | 4 |
| 2003 Mazda Mazda6 | 174 | 127 | 6 |
| 2002 Mazda Mazda6 | 28 | 28 | 1 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V875000 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. |
| 19V782000DO NOT DRIVE | 2009-2012 | Air Bags | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. |
| 19V781000DO NOT DRIVE | 2003-2008 | Air Bags | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. |
| 19V497000 | 2018-2019 | Power Train | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. |
| 19V323000 | 2011-2013 | Suspension | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois,... |
| 18V717000DO NOT DRIVE | 2010-2013 | Air Bags | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,... |
| 18V631000 | 2009-2010 | Suspension | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky,... |
| 18V402000DO NOT DRIVE | 2003-2008 | Air Bags | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. |
| 18V018000DO NOT DRIVE | 2009-2013 | Air Bags | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,... |
| 17V546000 | 2016 | Steering | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles. |
| 17V474000DO NOT DRIVE | 2003-2008 | Air Bags | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. |
| 17V457000DO NOT DRIVE | 2009-2012 | Air Bags | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia,... |
| 17V429000DO NOT DRIVE | 2009-2011 | Air Bags | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. |
| 17V393000 | 2014-2015 | Parking Brake | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. |
| 16V753000 | 2017 | Exterior Lighting | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured August 12, 2016, to September 28, 2016 and equipped with optional... |
| 16V594000 | 2009-2010 | Air Bags | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, to December 3, 2009. |
| 14V675000 | 2014-2015 | Tires | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, to October 10, 2014. |
| 14V173000 | 2014-2015 | Electrical System | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6... |
| 14V170000 | 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, through May 9, 2013. |
| 14V114000 | 2010-2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, through May 2, 2011, and equipped with 2.5L... |
| 13V425000 | 2009-2013 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose. |
| 11V134000 | 2009-2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline | MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA6 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 8, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 2010. |
| 09V043000 | 2009 | Structure | MAZDA IS RECALLING 29,000 MY 2009 MAZDA6. THE OUTER DOOR HANDLES MAY STICK WHICH MAY PREVENT THE DOOR FROM LATCHING. |
| 08V412000 | 2007-2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline | MAZDA IS RECALLING 7,200 MY 2007-2008 MAZDA6 VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATIONS. |
| 04V582000 | 2004 | Seat Belts | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY DUE TO MISSING RETAINING PINS ON THE HOUSING. |
| 03V531000 | 2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SENDER UNIT (FSU) MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK, PRODUCING AN INADEQUATE SEAL, AND FUEL MAY LEAK. |
| 03V207000 | 2002-2003 | Parking Brake | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 03V206000 | 2003 | Exterior Lighting | ON CERTAIN MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOCKET HOLDER IN THE FOG LIGHTS IS INSTALLED IN THE LAMP CASING USING PRESSURE. |