Mazda MAZDA6 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 228 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Mazda MAZDA6 across 18 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (47). The words owners use most often: “stop button” (7% of reports).
- 228electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stop button: mentioned in 15 of 228 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 152 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 228 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 3 an injury.
Mazda MAZDA6 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 MAZDA6 | 1 | 17% | 1,500 |
| 2018 MAZDA6 | 4 | 7% | 6,600 |
| 2017 MAZDA6 | 19 | 32% | 42,035 |
| 2016 MAZDA6 | 11 | 14% | 54,900 |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 6 | 10% | 31,456 |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 47 | 34% | 58,000 |
| 2013 MAZDA6 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2012 MAZDA6 | 12 | 12% | 80,750 |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 8 | 6% | 58,000 |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 14 | 6% | 44,950 |
| 2009 MAZDA6 | 32 | 8% | 57,000 |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 5 | 5% | 37,363 |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 11 | 7% | 81,000 |
| 2006 MAZDA6 | 11 | 6% | 81,000 |
| 2005 MAZDA6 | 13 | 9% | 92,000 |
| 2004 MAZDA6 | 13 | 8% | 55,000 |
| 2003 MAZDA6 | 18 | 10% | 40,000 |
| 2002 MAZDA6 | 2 | 7% | 32,900 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Model years: 2014, 2015
Problem: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5L engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
Risk: Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The infotainment touchscreen display in my 2017 Mazda 6 is experiencing a "ghost touch" defect, where the screen registers inputs without being touched. The defective touchscreen is available for inspection upon request. While driving, the system randomly changes settings, switches menus, activates…
The center mounted Mazda Connect infotainment system in my 2017 Mazda 6 Touring sedan is defective. The screen randomly & intermittently changes display modes while the vehicle is on (driving or parked). It began about 2024 & getting worse. One second it will be on navigation then it arbitrarily…
Ghost touch concern on infotainment touchscreen, similar/same as SSPB6 which was issued for earlier Mazda3 models and extended to other Mazda models. When car is on and touchscreen is not disabled, it exhibits phantom touches, making it unsafe and unusable as it acts like it is being tapped all…
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that after her husband had driven for approximately 2 hours with the seat heater activated, the passengerâs side seat overheated, and the seat started smoking. The driver stated that the seat heating element overheated and burned a hole in…
PCM ISSUE, passenger air bag issue, OCS wiring issue. infotainment system, transmission, and engine. Key fobs not able to be reprogrammed due to PCM issue
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mazda MAZDA6s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 228 owner complaints about electrical system for the Mazda MAZDA6. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mazda MAZDA6 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Mazda MAZDA6?
The most frequent phrase is “stop button”, in 15 of 228 complaints.
Other Mazda MAZDA6 problems
- Air Bags problems (636)
- Structure problems (296)
- Suspension problems (226)
- Power Train problems (198)
- Engine problems (139)
- Steering problems (136)
- Exterior Lighting problems (114)
See all Mazda MAZDA6 problems.