2016 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls and problems

The 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 has 1 recall and 78 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2016 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 20 MAZDA6 model years — 12th most.

1recalls
78complaints
9crashes
0fires
8injuries
30,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Air Bags

Aug 31, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V546000 · 51,943 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System12
Service Brakes12
Power Train11
Unknown or other11
Seats9
Engine7
Steering7
Vehicle Speed Control7
Air Bags6
Structure5

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2015: 5 complaints20152016: 13 complaints2016132017: 11 complaints20172018: 6 complaints20182019: 6 complaints20192020: 11 complaints20202021: 2 complaints20212022: 6 complaints20222023: 3 complaints20232024: 4 complaints20242025: 7 complaints20252026: 4 complaints20264

2016 vs. other Mazda MAZDA6 years

2002: 28 complaints20022003: 174 complaints2004: 160 complaints20042005: 147 complaints2006: 173 complaints20062007: 156 complaints2008: 111 complaints20082009: 386 complaints3862010: 225 complaints20102011: 136 complaints2012: 100 complaints20122013: 23 complaints2014: 137 complaints20142015: 60 complaints2016: 78 complaints20162017: 60 complaints2018: 60 complaints20182019: 6 complaints2020: 2 complaints20202021: 18 complaints202118

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6, the latest from Aug 31, 2017 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (12), service brakes (12), power train (11). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.