2017 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls and problems

The 2017 Mazda MAZDA6 has 1 recall and 60 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

How the 2017 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 20 MAZDA6 model years — 14th most.

1recalls
60complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
23,500median 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

Exterior Lighting

Oct 18, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V753000 · 180 vehicles

Problem: 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 accessory fog lights. Due to an incorrect combination switch being installed, the turn signals may not automatically cancel by the rotation of the steering wheel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: A vehicle continuously driven with the turn signal flashing may result in confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the combination switch, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0316J.

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

Unknown or other23
Electrical System19
Engine4
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Service Brakes4
Power Train3
Back Over Prevention2
Fuel System2
Seats2
Structure2

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

Complaints by year filed

2017: 2 complaints20172018: 3 complaints20182019: 3 complaints20192020: 5 complaints20202021: 6 complaints20212022: 6 complaints20222023: 10 complaints20232024: 12 complaints2024122025: 6 complaints20252026: 7 complaints20267

2017 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 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6, the latest from Oct 18, 2016 (exterior lighting). 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 2017 Mazda MAZDA6?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (23), electrical system (19), engine (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.