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Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. 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…
2016 Mazda MAZDA6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 78 owner complaints about the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-546 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 has problems
78 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
11Power train1 crash/fire/injury
11Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
9Seats1 crash/fire/injury
7Steering3 crash/fire/injury
7Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
7Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Air bags
5Wheels
2711 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 2 |
| Power train | 11 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 2 |
| Seats | 9 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 2 |
| Engine | 7 | 1 |
| Air bags | 6 | 3 |
| Wheels | 5 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 27 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2016 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
2016 Mazda MAZDA6 safety ratings
2016 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: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What MAZDA6 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
All of the warning lights on my dashboard light up and beep sporadically. The vehicle stalls when I blow the horn or use the left turn signal, which is extremely dangerous on the freeway. The power steering occasionally fails. I took the vehicle to two service shops to have a diagnostic run and…
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that after her husband had driven for approximately 2 hours with the seat heater activated, the passenger’s side seat overheated, and the seat started smoking. The driver stated that the seat heating element overheated and burned a hole in…
PCM ISSUE, passenger air bag issue, OCS wiring issue. infotainment system, transmission, and engine. Key fobs not able to be reprogrammed due to PCM issue
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