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2016 Mazda MAZDA6
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 77
- Received Oct 2015 to Aug 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Glass shatters or cracks without impact6 complaints · 7.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Seat belt fails to latch or retract5 complaints · 6.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Unintended acceleration despite braking5 complaints · 6.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #17V546000Mazda 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 9 crashes, 0 fires, 8 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
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Electrical & lights
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Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 3 |
| Total | 77 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 6 | 7.8% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 5 | 6.5% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 5 | 6.5% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 4 | 5.2% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 3 | 3.9% | – | |
| Cruise control fails to disengage | 3 | 3.9% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #17V546000August 31, 201751,943 vehicles affected
air bags: sensor: occupant classification; seats; steering: electric power assist system
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.
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 the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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 recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1517H.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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