2021 Mazda MAZDA6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2021 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 November 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2021 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2021 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2021 Mazda MAZDA6 safety ratings
2021 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: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What MAZDA6 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My car displayed a low oil level light between oil changes and after checking the dipstick it was low. No sign of visible oil leak so upon further research I was made aware of a TSB about defective valve seals causing excessive oil consumption. My cars VIN is in the affected range outlined in the…
Oil Consumption Defect. I bought car on 7/10/21. Mazda aware of the problem at the time and still sold me the car. Since then I have had to add oil in between oil changes. Mazda states problem cannot be fixed. My car vin # included with defected cars. My Limited New Car Warranty will be up soon. I…
Excessive oil burn. I have 12,7000 miles on my engine and the car is burning ~1 quart of oil every 3k miles and increasing.
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