2016 Mazda MAZDA6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6, and owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Occupant classification (air bags) and 2 other components
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles. Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will attach a protective pad on the seat frame. If the OCS harness is damaged, insulating tape will be applied to the harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The…
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash. Reports cite 8 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 38,232 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a burning odor was noticed inside the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2026 · Power train
“The front CV axles on my car have failed. It begun with a clicking noise and vibration when accelerating. I took the car to the Mazda dealership, and they confirmed the sounds but said they weren't ab”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2026 · Power train
Compare Mazda MAZDA6 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda MAZDA6 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Mazda MAZDA6 | 1 | 28 |
| 2003 Mazda MAZDA6 | 6 | 174 |
| 2004 Mazda MAZDA6 | 4 | 160 |
| 2005 Mazda MAZDA6 | 3 | 147 |
| 2006 Mazda MAZDA6 | 3 | 173 |
| 2007 Mazda MAZDA6 | 4 | 156 |
| 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 | 4 | 111 |
| 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 | 9 | 386 |
| 2010 Mazda MAZDA6 | 9 | 225 |
| 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 | 6 | 135 |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA6 | 6 | 99 |
| 2013 Mazda MAZDA6 | 4 | 23 |
| 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 | 4 | 137 |
| 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 | 3 | 60 |
| 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 | 1 | 77 |
| 2017 Mazda MAZDA6 | 1 | 60 |
| 2018 Mazda MAZDA6 | 2 | 58 |
| 2019 Mazda MAZDA6 | 1 | 6 |
| 2020 Mazda MAZDA6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 | 0 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2016 Mazda MAZDA6
How do I know if my 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V546000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mazda models
- 6263,130 complaints
- MAZDA32,987 complaints
- CX-52,451 complaints
- Tribute2,102 complaints
- CX-91,438 complaints
- CX-71,132 complaints
- Protege1,076 complaints
- Mpv938 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.