2019 Mazda MAZDA6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 16, 2026 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other MAZDA6 years
Not enough data 19th of 20 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mazda MAZDA6. That ranks 19th out of 20 MAZDA6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 33%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 Mazda MAZDA6 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other2
Electrical System1 · ~1,500 mi
Engine1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Steering1 · ~104,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other233%———
Electrical System117%1,500——
Engine117%———
Forward Collision Avoidance117%———
Steering117%104,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 2 complaints
2019: 2201922021: 1202112022: 1202212024: 1202412026: 120261

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls (1)

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Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm); engineJun 27, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V497000 · 262,220 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Coolant Control Valve was not working per recall !! They put in a dummy plug and it did not fix which should have . Based on your research in using the dummy plug . I asked the dealership could be the dummy plug installation and asked if there waa a system update .. I hope you can help me get car…

Unknown or Other · received Jun 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11744513

Dear NHTSA, I am writing to submit a safety complaint regarding my 2019 Mazda 6 GTR. Below are the details of the issue: Vehicle Information: Make: Mazda Model: 6 GTR Year: 2019 VIN: [XXX] Problem Description: My vehicle began to overheat while driving. The vehicle has approximately 35,000 miles…

Engine · received Dec 4, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11628947

The forward smart city brake malfunction front radar sense malfunction caused my car to slow down on the express with the check engine light blinking.

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Oct 7, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11488405

The paint is chipping excessively and will lead to extensive body damage at the rate it is chipping and exposing the metal underneath. I am taking the vehicle in to the dealer next week to show them the damage. The chipping issue has already been documented on a Bill of Lading from a transporter…

Unknown or Other · received Jun 21, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11421635

After purchasing a 2019 mazda6 in july 2019, there have been multiple occasions in which i start the car and the display screen freezes or is black, not displaying anything. At the same time, the control buttons on the steering wheel do not work. I've also experienced a long delay in response after…

Electrical System · received Oct 28, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11271555

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda MAZDA6?

Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Mazda MAZDA6?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2019 Mazda MAZDA6 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MAZDA6 model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.