Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Mazda Mazda6 has 1 recall, 75 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
75
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 16, 2026
17V546000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles. Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The vehicle exhibits dangerous electronic malfunctions. A licensed technician (MV-113255) has confir... |
| Oct 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that after her husband had driven for appro... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS | My seat doesn’t detect if passanger is in seat so my air bag engine light goes on and off it was rec... |
| Feb 26, 2025 | AIR BAGS | My passenger air bag doesn’t turn on when passenger is in vehicle, sensor for air bag turns on and o... |
| Dec 8, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel smell in & outside of vehicle after fuel fill, being a retired Master Technician I decided to i... |
| Nov 23, 2024 | TIRES | I bought the Bridgestone tires in Sept 2023 from Walmart. On Nov 23, 2024, I went to Walmart auto ... |
| Sep 24, 2024 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Jun 12, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Moonroof explosion Moonroof had spontaneous explosion while driving on highway. No objects were seen... |
| May 22, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When driving, after a period of 10 - 20 minutes usually, of the adaptive cruise being on (not necess... |
| Nov 30, 2023 | ENGINE | There is a bearing in the crankshaft that looks like it’s not up to spec. No warning lights came on,... |
| Jun 25, 2023 | STEERING | I was on freeway when some warning start showing on dashboard ( enging, track control system, batter... |
| Feb 6, 2023 | SEATS | The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that the driver’s seat was previously moved... |
| Jan 3, 2023 | SEATS | 1) UNKNOWN. My guess: The front seats or guard rails. 2) Very seat when braking, and coming to and ... |
| Nov 17, 2022 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting... |
| Jun 30, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Pulled up to gas pump, put parking brake on (manual transmission), got out of car and heard a beepin... |
| Jun 2, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving, and all of a sudden, I hear a loud pop above my head. I slow down to investigate and... |
| Apr 10, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | I was driving between 40-50 MPH at a consistent speed and I began to have to put the brake pedal to ... |
| Feb 11, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the veh... |
| Aug 30, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle infotainment system in this 2016 Mazda 6 no longer works and has what is called a rollin... |
| Jun 25, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the securi... |