2017 Model Year

Mazda Mazda6

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
55
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Severe
2

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V753000 Oct 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Carry Handle, Shell, Base,Insert, Padding,Other/I am not sure
Sep 2026

The car seat involved is a Nuna RAVA convertible car seat that was sent to the manufacturer solely due to a safety recall. I declined the self-repair...

Electrical System
Feb 2026

Ghost touch concern on infotainment touchscreen, similar/same as SSPB6 which was issued for earlier Mazda3 models and extended to other Mazda models....

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Nov 2025

On a clear lane with the forward car 5 car lengths away with traffic flowing, the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) activated slowing my car down from...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 2025

The part was purchased via Rock auto and installed at home DIY. The vehicle failed to return form "maintenance" mode for the rear parking brake. Took...

Engine
Jun 2025

Coolant leaked into my engine system . Now dealership says a new engine is needed

Electrical System
Jun 2025

Infotainment system continually has ghost touches and opens apps, changes radio stations glitches on the screen while the car is driving making it ext...

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2025

My sunroof exploded while I was driving on the 405 S freeway. It can be inspected at any time as I haven’t had it repaired or inspected by anyone yet....

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2025

Infotainment system randomly clicks and selects items on the screen while driving.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving at slower speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, there was a delay before...

Electrical System
Oct 2024

The issue I'm experiencing seems to be common, and is called the "infotainment ghost touch screen issue" The electric screen that shows maps, radio st...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Mazda Mazda6 has 55 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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