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Mazda Mazda6
Model Overview
The Mazda6 is a mid-size family sedan that competes in a class whose popularity is falling. Still, it makes a valiant try for attention with great styling and an interior that looks and feels like it belongs in a more expensive car. Its key performance attribute is a refined drive feel, but the Mazda6's handling will satisfy enthusiastic drivers, too. A Signature trim brings a more upscale interior treatment and a stronger turbo engine.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
9
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
9
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
Tekz
Great mid size sedan
March 22, 2020
GS
Overall Score
Great car! Excellent int and ext design and lots of room for my needs...for its size it also has great fuel economy and 2.5L NA engine is sufficient for daily driving in the city. It is a looker and not too common on the road unlike the Camry and Accord...those are very popular and reliable but more expensive. The 6 is better priced, also reliable, still built in Japan, has nicer int mat’ls and quieter cabin. Ride is great as it handles really well, comfortable yet composed and sport ride and feels like a luxury sedan when you drive it. Now that’s value for money...not so much the resale value that Camry and Accord boasts about!
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2021-696
Recall date
2021-11-12
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
5321K
Units Affected:
20,762
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.
Recall number
2019-322
Recall date
2019-06-27
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
3719F
Units Affected:
42,662
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software error in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) could cause the valve clearance adjuster not to work properly. This could result in internal engine damage. If this happens, the engine may misfire and lose power. In the worst case, the engine may stall while driving without the ability to restart it. The malfunction indicator light (MIL) may also turn on in the instrument cluster.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the PCM software.
Recall number
2019-201
Recall date
2019-04-25
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
2818I
Units Affected:
7,008
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
The front cross-member may rust due to a manufacturing defect. This could affect handling and cause reduced steering control.
Note: This problem only affects cars registered and operated in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador),
Safety Risk:
Reduced handling and steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealership to inspect the front cross-member and install a drain hose. Depending on its condition, the dealer will install a reinforcement and a wax coating, or replace the front cross-member.
Note: This is an expansion of Recall 2018-504.
Recall number
2018-597
Recall date
2018-10-30
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
2418A
Units Affected:
17,701
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: This is an expansion of recall 2018-040.
Recall number
2018-578
Recall date
2018-10-23
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2004 2006 2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
2618F
Units Affected:
42,961
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2013-112 (Mazda Recall 6913D), 2014-245 (Mazda Recall 7714F), 2015-624 (Mazda Recall 9015L), 2016-259 (Mazda Recall 9416E) and 2017-011 (Mazda Recall 0617A).
Recall number
2018-504
Recall date
2018-09-14
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
2818I
Units Affected:
14,102
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles registered and operated in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the front cross member may rust due to a manufacturing defect. This could affect vehicle handling and cause reduced steering control, potentially increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a drain hose, inspect the cross member and, depending on its condition, replace it or install a reinforcement and apply a wax coating.
Recall number
2018-040
Recall date
2018-01-19
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
2418A
Units Affected:
7,646
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2018-036
Recall date
2018-01-19
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
1417G
Units Affected:
38,909
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015-247 (Mazda Recall 8215F). Vehicles completed under 2015-247 do not need to be completed under recall 2018-036.
Recall number
2017-427
Recall date
2017-09-01
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
1517H
Units Affected:
2,886
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, there may be excessive weld spatter on the front passenger seat frame due to a manufacturing issue. Over time, the occupant classification sensor wire harness may chafe and wear against the weld splatter and cause an electrical short. This could result in a loss of power steering assist and/or a deactivation of the entire airbag system. A loss of power steering assist could unexpectedly increase steering effort, which could increase the risk of a crash, and failure of airbags to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will affix a protective pad to the seat frame to prevent the wire harness from chafing. If the harness has already been damaged, dealers will also apply insulating tape on the harness. If the harness has been damaged beyond repair, dealers will replace the bottom seat cushion containing the sensor, and the harness. Note: The airbag warning light, along with other malfunction indicator lights will illuminate in the instrument cluster if this condition is present.
Recall number
2017-312
Recall date
2017-06-22
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
1217F
Units Affected:
79,633
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with hand-operated parking brakes, the rear brake caliper protective boot on the parking brake system may not perform as intended, causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode. Over time, the actuator shaft may become stuck in the brake caliper body which could lead to decreased parking brake holding force or cause the parking brake to drag while driving. Decreased parking brake holding force could cause the vehicle to roll away if parked on a slope which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the rear caliper assemblies as necessary.
Recall number
2016-395
Recall date
2016-08-10
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
9816H
Units Affected:
7,575
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a defect in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) controller could result in airbags and seatbelt pretensioners failing to deploy in a crash where deployment is warranted. Failure of the SRS components to deploy in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the SRS control unit. Note: This condition would cause the illumination of the SRS warning light.
Recall number
2015-624
Recall date
2015-12-31
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
9015L
Units Affected:
50,587
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger airbag inflator. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2018578 (Mazda Recall 2618F). Please see recall 2018578 for more information.
Recall number
2015-247
Recall date
2015-06-04
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
8215F
Units Affected:
57,861
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag module. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2018-036. Please see recall 2018-036 for more information. Click here for more information.
Recall number
2014-570
Recall date
2014-12-17
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
46,000
Notification Type:
Superseded
Mazda Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Campaign concerning the driver's airbag inflator on certain vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. Mazda will replace the driver's inflator on affected vehicles. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: This Safety Improvement Campaign is superseded by recall 2015-247 (Mazda Recall 8215F). Please see recall 2015247 for more information.
Recall number
2014-245
Recall date
2014-06-23
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
7714F
Units Affected:
1,111
Notification Type:
Superseded
Note: For Mazda6 models, this recall is superseded by recall 2018578 (Mazda Recall 2618F). Please see recall 2018578 for more information. For RX-8 models, this recall is superseded by recall 2019496 (Mazda Recall 2618F). Please see recall 2019496 for more information.
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger airbag inflator. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 2013112.
Recall number
2014-114
Recall date
2014-04-07
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
7414D
Units Affected:
3,567
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a defect in the fuel tank venting system could allow the fuel tank to be overfilled, causing fuel to enter the charcoal canister and possibly resulting in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
Recall number
2014-113
Recall date
2014-04-07
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
7314D
Units Affected:
759
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with the regenerative braking system, a fault could cause the charging system to malfunction, which would display the charging system malfunction warning light and error message. Continued vehicle operation in this state could result in an engine stall and a loss of motive power. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.
Recall number
2014-075
Recall date
2014-03-11
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
7214C
Units Affected:
5,466
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5L engine, a particular type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line which may cause a restriction in the line. If this occurs, the fuel tank pressure may become excessively negative when the emission control system works to purge the vapors from the canister. As the canister is purged repeatedly during normal operation, the stress on the fuel tank may eventually result in a crack causing a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the canister vent line and, if a web is found, the fuel tank and check valve on the canister vent line will be replaced. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) will be reprogrammed with modified software having a function to avoid excessive negative pressure of the fuel tank.
Recall number
2013-322
Recall date
2013-09-23
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
25,155
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, door latch screws could loosen over time, causing the door(s) to fail to latch when closed and illuminating the door ajar warning light. If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the door(s) could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of an accident causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect and re-tighten or replace the latch screws.
Recall number
2013-112
Recall date
2013-04-11
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
6913D
Units Affected:
26
Notification Type:
Superseded
Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2018578 (Mazda Recall 2618F). Please see recall 2018578 for more information.
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger airbag inflator.
Recall number
2011-090
Recall date
2011-02-28
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
6211B
Units Affected:
10,247
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5L engine, a particular type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line which may cause a restriction in the line. If this occurs, the fuel tank pressure may become excessively negative when the emission control system works to purge the vapors from the canister. As the canister is purged repeatedly during normal operation, the stress on the fuel tank may eventually result in a crack causing a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will clean the canister vent line and install a spring to prohibit spider intrusion. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) will be reprogrammed with modified software having a function to avoid excessive negative pressure of the fuel tank. When any damage of the fuel tank and/or presence of a web in the canister vent line are found, the fuel tank and the check valve on the canister vent line will be replaced.
Recall number
2009-036
Recall date
2009-02-04
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
5209A
Units Affected:
3,958
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the outer door handle may bind, thereby preventing the door from latching. This could allow the door to swing open while the vehicle is in motion. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the outer door handles and related brackets.
Recall number
2004-437
Recall date
2004-12-13
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
2604L
Units Affected:
110
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the locking mechanism of the rear seat belt retractor may have been incorrectly assembled. As a result, the rear seat belts may not lock if the vehicle is involved in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear seat belt retractor assemblies.
Recall number
2003-339
Recall date
2003-12-17
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
1403L
Units Affected:
7,389
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the fuel sender unit may have been improperly installed in the fuel tank. This will produce an inadequate seal, and if the vehicles continue to operate with this condition, a small amount of fuel may ooze out producing a fuel odor and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Correction: Dealer will affect repairs.
Recall number
2003-157
Recall date
2003-06-18
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
1203F
Units Affected:
5,676
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the float in the fluid level sensor inside the brake reservoir could be forced off of the guide rail during the filling of the master cylinder. Should this occur, it is possible that the float will not return to the guide rail and should that occur, the brake fluid level warning indicator may not function. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
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