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All cars · Mazda6 · 2019

2019 Mazda6. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index16100 = average car
Complaints4NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold21,524U.S. model year
Per 100K sold19complaints
Year rank#1 of 15#1 = fewest complaints

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering25%
Electrical25%
Automatic emergency braking25%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
600000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 19V497000 Jun 2019 Engine

    Defect. Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.

    Risk. An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.

Manufacturer communications 419

Mazda6 filed 419 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON with DTC P2610 and P2507 stored inmemory after engine
  • If a vehicle has body vibration or steering wheel shimmy while driving and the root cause is…
  • Lack of power and the check engine light on with DTC P061B:00 stored in PCM

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2016834145,520Transmission & drivetrain
2017331333,402Electrical
2018441430,938Engine
201916421,524Steering

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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