The 2016 Mazda 6 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 51,943 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS17V5460002017-08-3151,943 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
If the wiring becomes damaged, there may be a loss of power steering assist and the deactivation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of a crash and the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will attach a protective pad on the seat frame. If the OCS harness is damaged, insulating tape will be applied to the harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. …
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
11
2crashes1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11
4crashes3injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
1crashes2injuries
POWER TRAIN
10
1injuries
SEATS
8
1injuries
ENGINE
7
1injuries
AIR BAGS
6
3crashes5injuries
STEERING
6
3crashes3injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
2crashes2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
5
2crashes3injuries
Total complaints111
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The front cv axles on my car have failed. It begun with a clicking noise and vibration when accelerating. I took the car to the mazda dealership, and they confirmed the sounds but said they weren't able to diagnose the issue and that I would have to leave my car for them to figure it out. This…”
“The vehicle exhibits dangerous electronic malfunctions. A licensed technician (mv-113255) has confirmed a sporadic unintended acceleration defect where the cruise control 'decrease' button causes the vehicle to increase speed. Additionally, the vehicle repeatedly enters 'limp mode' in active…”
“The vehicle exhibits dangerous electronic malfunctions. A licensed technician (mv-113255) has confirmed a sporadic unintended acceleration defect where the cruise control 'decrease' button causes the vehicle to increase speed. Additionally, the vehicle repeatedly enters 'limp mode' in active…”
“The vehicle exhibits dangerous electronic malfunctions. A licensed technician (mv-113255) has confirmed a sporadic unintended acceleration defect where the cruise control 'decrease' button causes the vehicle to increase speed. Additionally, the vehicle repeatedly enters 'limp mode' in active…”
“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 passenger’s side seat overheated, and the seat started smoking. The driver stated that the seat heating element overheated and burned a hole in…”
“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 passenger’s side seat overheated, and the seat started smoking. The driver stated that the seat heating element overheated and burned a hole in…”
“My seat doesn’t detect if passanger is in seat so my air bag engine light goes on and off it was recalled and mazda supposedly cleared the issue but seems like they didnt fix it the recall properly”
“My seat doesn’t detect if passanger is in seat so my air bag engine light goes on and off it was recalled and mazda supposedly cleared the issue but seems like they didnt fix it the recall properly”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Mazda 6 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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