Model year
2016 Mazda 6
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 6 for 2016. Under the matched name MAZDA6, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 77 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for MAZDA6 are SERVICE BRAKES (11), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (11), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (10). NHTSA rated the 2016 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 29–32 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,100–$2,300, 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 2016. 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 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
Recalls for MAZDA6
17V546000 · Aug 31, 2017
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; SEATS
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.
Complaints for MAZDA6
77 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 0, injury field 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.103 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 37 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| 6 · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 38 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| 6 · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 36 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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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 2016 Mazda 6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.