repaired · 2019 Q2
Parking brake
Risk. If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully.
2014 Mazda MAZDA6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 137 owner complaints about the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-393 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 has problems
137 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
47Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
19Power train2 crash/fire/injury
17Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
15Engine
10Electronic stability control (ESC)
9Vehicle speed control
9Steering
8Wheels
7Structure
3714 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 47 | 1 |
| Power train | 19 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 2 |
| Engine | 15 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 4 |
| Steering | 9 | 2 |
| Wheels | 8 | 2 |
| Structure | 7 | 2 |
| 14 other systems | 37 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. A vehicle that is driven with under inflated tires may experience a sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. If the tank is overfilled, gas may flow into the charcoal canister (an evaporative emissions component) and possibly leak from the canister's external vent,…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
58kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 30 electrical system complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles25under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other MAZDA6 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDA6 median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Mazda MAZDA6 safety ratings
2014 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What MAZDA6 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The park position sensor doesn't work. The car doesn't recognize that the car is in park and will not turn off. This is a known issue with the mazda 6 2014 and I do not know why there hasn't been a recall. I shouldn't have to pay to have this fixed. Started in 2019. Sometimes it takes 20 or more…
When pressing the start stop button, the ignition may not turn off the accessories, even with the shifter in park position, and the vehicle engine shuts off normally the ignition stays on in accessory mode. This can cause battery drain/dead, possibly leaving me stranded in the dangerous situation.…
The Shifter Park Switch failed, causing the vehicle to say on when turning the vehicle off. This causes the battery to drain and created a bad cell battery. This caused the vehicle to turn off while in motion driving multiple times putting the driver and surrounding vehicles at risk. This vehicle…
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