Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mazda Mazda6. Hover a bar for the count.
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2015
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2018
2019
2020
2021
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2009 Mazda Mazda6 - 529 complaints
- 2010 Mazda Mazda6 - 318 complaints
- 2003 Mazda Mazda6 - 245 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2017 Mazda Mazda6 - 77 complaints
- 2015 Mazda Mazda6 - 78 complaints
- 2018 Mazda Mazda6 - 78 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 19 | 0 |
| 2020 Mazda Mazda6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Mazda Mazda6 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 Mazda Mazda6 | 78 | 2 |
| 2017 Mazda Mazda6 | 77 | 1 |
| 2016 Mazda Mazda6 | 111 | 1 |
| 2015 Mazda Mazda6 | 78 | 3 |
| 2014 Mazda Mazda6 | 196 | 4 |
| 2013 Mazda Mazda6 | 34 | 4 |
| 2012 Mazda Mazda6 | 128 | 6 |
| 2011 Mazda Mazda6 | 186 | 6 |
| 2010 Mazda Mazda6 | 318 | 9 |
| 2009 Mazda Mazda6 | 529 | 9 |
| 2008 Mazda Mazda6 | 121 | 4 |
| 2007 Mazda Mazda6 | 184 | 4 |
| 2006 Mazda Mazda6 | 207 | 3 |
| 2005 Mazda Mazda6 | 180 | 3 |
| 2004 Mazda Mazda6 | 197 | 4 |
| 2003 Mazda Mazda6 | 245 | 6 |
| 2002 Mazda Mazda6 | 40 | 1 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| 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. The impeller inside the low- |
| 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. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previo |
| 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. These vehicles had their passenger fron |
| 19V497000 | 2018-2019 | Power Train | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the |
| 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, Indian |
| 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, M |
| 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. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles |
| 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. Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage |
| 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. The affected vehicles are equipped wit |
| 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, Ha |
| 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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assem |
| 17V393000 | 2014-2015 | Parking Brake | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake |
| 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 accessor |
| 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. The protective coating may not |
| 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. If the pressures of four of th |
| 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 v |
| 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. In the affected vehicles, it is poss |
| 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 engine |
| 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. A CERTAIN TYPE OF SPIDER MAY WEAVE A WEB IN THE EVAPORATI |
| 09V043000 | 2009 | Structure | MAZDA IS RECALLING 29,000 MY 2009 MAZDA6. THE OUTER DOOR HANDLES MAY STICK WHICH MAY PREVENT THE DOOR FROM LATCHING. THIS SITUATION MAY ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS |
| 08V412000 | 2007-2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline | MAZDA IS RECALLING 7,200 MY 2007-2008 MAZDA6 VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATIONS. THE METAL FUEL TANKS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE PVC PROTECTIVE COATING |
| 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. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." DURING PRODUCTION, THE FLOAT IN THE FLU |
| 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. DURING OPERATION OF THE FOG LIGHT, THE HEAT FROM TH |