repaired · 2018 Q1
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. A vehicle continuously driven with the turn signal flashing may result in confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Mazda MAZDA6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 60 owner complaints about the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-753 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6 has problems
60 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Electrical system
4Forward collision avoidance
4Engine
3Power train
3Service brakes
2Structure
2Back over prevention
2Seats
1Tires
1010 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 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
2017 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
2017 Mazda MAZDA6 safety ratings
2017 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- 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.
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The center mounted Mazda Connect infotainment system in my 2017 Mazda 6 Touring sedan is defective. The screen randomly & intermittently changes display modes while the vehicle is on (driving or parked). It began about 2024 & getting worse. One second it will be on navigation then it arbitrarily…
Ghost touch concern on infotainment touchscreen, similar/same as SSPB6 which was issued for earlier Mazda3 models and extended to other Mazda models. When car is on and touchscreen is not disabled, it exhibits phantom touches, making it unsafe and unusable as it acts like it is being tapped all…
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