NHTSA lists 77 complaints for the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6, 9 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 6 complaints mention an injury, with 8 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MAZDA MAZDA6.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 22 | 28.6% | 0.89 |
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| mechanical failure | 21 | 27.3% | 0.82 |
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| loss of control | 14 | 18.2% | 0.86 |
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| noise or comfort | 7 | 9.1% | 0.68 |
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| restraint or airbag | 7 | 9.1% | 0.77 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 2 | 2.6% | 0.43 |
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| visibility or lighting | 2 | 2.6% | 0.97 |
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| fire or overheating | 1 | 1.3% | 1.00 |
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| structural or corrosion | 1 | 1.3% | 0.79 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 52 | 67.5% | 0.81 |
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| low | 15 | 19.5% | 0.71 |
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| high | 10 | 13.0% | 0.91 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 77 tagged complaints of 77 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2017-08-31. Systems: AIR BAGS, SEATS, STEERING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
670 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 220 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 183 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 58 |
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| ENGINE | 51 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 50 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 44 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 40 |
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| STRUCTURE | 39 |
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11037899
Date: 2026-09-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical con
11034447
Date: 2026-06-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-061/25 12/17/25 DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by ask
11032003
Date: 2026-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. 01-008/23 06/05/23 Some vehicles may exhibit rattling noises from the engine compartment and oil leakage from the drive belt auto tensioner. This may be caused by insufficient sealing at the driv
11032104
Date: 2026-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged VIN plate or vehicle certification label. To obtain a replacement VIN plate (bulkhead-mounted and visible through the lower-left area of the windshield), contact DAG (Dealer Assistance Group) using VIN Plate Request Form available on
11032103
Date: 2026-04-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
11032101
Date: 2026-04-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. MT-002/19 09/30/19 and 12/19/19 DESCRIPTION If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the intake manifold internally before installing a repla
11032100
Date: 2026-04-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs and bulletin(s) listed below: The changes are noted below in red. SA-010/23 02/09/23 DESCRIPTION Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. A newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poo
11028133
Date: 2026-01-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method a ? B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method 2019 and newer models require a 10-digit key code to accurately cut keys a ? 5-digit codes CANNOT be provided for 2019 and newer vehicles (the traditional 5-dig
11028127
Date: 2026-01-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
11026917
Date: 2025-12-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Below