2020 Mazda MAZDA6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2020 Mazda MAZDA6, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 20, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Mazda MAZDA6 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10
Service brakes10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2020 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2020 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

2020 Mazda MAZDA6 safety ratings

2020 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2020 Mazda MAZDA6 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2020 Mazda MAZDA6 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2020 Mazda MAZDA6 side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (10.3% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What MAZDA6 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Uneven premature brake wear. Right front and right rear pads and rotors worn beyond limits in 28,000miles of lite freeway driving. Left front and Left rear only half worn. Engine has multiple oil leaks.
Complaint 11508208 · Feb 20, 2023

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