2021 Mazda Mazda6: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
0.0
Severity index
Severity index 0.0 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 13 | 76.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 11.8% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 11.8% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | 5.9% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 5.9% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 13 of 17 complaints (76.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.