Model year
2012 Mazda 6
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 6 for 2012. Under the matched name MAZDA6, NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 99 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 3 recalls marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints for MAZDA6 are AIR BAGS (30), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (28), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (20). NHTSA rated the 2012 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 174 complaints
- 2004 160 complaints
- 2005 147 complaints
- 2006 173 complaints
- 2007 156 complaints
- 2008 111 complaints
- 2009 386 complaints
- 2010 225 complaints
- 2011 135 complaints
- 2012 99 complaints
- 2013 23 complaints
- 2014 137 complaints
- 2015 60 complaints
- 2016 77 complaints
- 2017 60 complaints
- 2018 58 complaints
- 2019 6 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
- 2021 17 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2012. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA6 | 6 | 99 | 0 |
Recalls for MAZDA6
19V782000 · Oct 31, 2019
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode…
19V323000 · Apr 25, 2019
STRUCTURE; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire,…
18V717000 · Oct 12, 2018
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern…
17V457000 · Jul 18, 2017
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the…
14V114000 · Mar 11, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, through May 2, 2011, and equipped with 2.5L engine. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose,…
13V425000 · Sep 24, 2013
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
Complaints for MAZDA6
99 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 2, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for MAZDA6
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 · 2.5L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| 6 · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| 6 · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Mazda 6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.