2014 Mazda Mazda6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (22) · Service Brakes (14) · Power Train (12)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
103 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Parking Brake 2017-06-22 · campaign 17V393000 · 227,814 vehicles
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Risk: If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2014-10-27 · campaign 14V675000 · 99,711 vehicles
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, to October 10, 2014. If the pressures of four of the tires on an affected vehicle gradually drop at the same time, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may not warn the driver of the drop in pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Risk: A vehicle that is driven with under inflated tires may experience a sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2014-04-03 · campaign 14V170000 · 19,000 vehicles
Defect: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, through May 9, 2013. In the affected vehicles, it is possible to fill the fuel tank beyond its rated capacity.
Risk: If the tank is overfilled, gas may flow into the charcoal canister (an evaporative emissions component) and possibly leak from the canister's external vent, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners and dealers will inspect and add an adapter to the shut off valve in the fuel tank and also inspect the charcoal canister for the presence of gasoline, replacing it as necessary, 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 7414D.
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2014-04-03 · campaign 14V173000 · 5,700 vehicles
Defect: 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 charg
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.
Service bulletins (757)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-11 · SA-041-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical con
Engine 2026-06-19 · SA-041-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sa supersedes the previously issued sa(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red. sa-061/25 12/17/25 description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by ask
Power Train 2026-05-01 · 01-008-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red. 01-008/23 06/05/23 some vehicles may exhibit rattling noises from the engine compartment and oil leakage from the drive belt auto tensioner. this may be caused by insufficient sealing at the driv
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-30 · SA-031-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged vin plate or vehicle certification label. to obtain a replacement vin plate (bulkhead-mounted and visible through the lower-left area of the windshield), contact dag (dealer assistance group) using vin plate request form available on
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa listed below: the changes are noted in red. sa-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 description mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Structure:body 2026-04-04 · SA-021-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sas and bulletin(s) listed below: the changes are noted below in red. sa-010/23 02/09/23 description some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. a newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poo
Showing the 6 most recent of 757 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-04 · Power Train“at 70000 miles the transmission just got stuck into a single gear in manual. i drove it home and the check engine light came on. before this problem the car would not go into park. every time i put it into park i was unable to turn off the car because it thought it was still in gear. i had to fiddle the gear stick. the car also made a high pitch cl…”
2025-08-28 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“i pulled into my parking space in front of garage door, i came to a complete stop and positively without any doubt, put my foot on the brake. as i shifted to park, all of a sudden engine loudly revved up and car suddenly and quickly accelerated through garage door. i want to make it perfectly clear, i did not have my foot accidently on the accel…”
2025-08-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my 2014 mazda 6 evap system pops the p0451 when filling up gas to the first click. it goes away after a while if i take care to not fill up the tank all the way to the top. it is similar to a issue reported by recall 7414d for other 2014 mazda 6s. my car is not covered by the open recall, but it is experiencing similar issues. the p0451 goes on and…”
2025-05-20 · Unknown Or Other“the car will not go into park right away. as previously reported, i have to start the car multiple times to get it into park--can take up to 10 plus minutes before the car will go into parkand shut off--only then i can lock the car! very frustrating since it's a known issue and still has not been recalled…”
2025-02-04 · Electrical System“the park position sensor doesn't work. the car doesn't recognize that the car is in park and will not turn off. this is a known issue with the mazda 6 2014 and i do not know why there hasn't been a recall. i shouldn't have to pay to have this fixed. started in 2019. sometimes it takes 20 or more times to get the car to turn off by shifting in gear …”
2024-10-16 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 144,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 mazda mazda6. the contact stated that while parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. in addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not include…”
2024-10-15 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“the car had a (sua) sudden unintended acceleration malfunction. no, the car was totaled and towed away. my safety was put at risk as i was slowly pulling into a parking spot, eased my foot onto the brake and this malfunction caused my car to involuntarily jolt into a rampant high speed. it jumped a curb and crashed into a tree. my brake was useles…”
2024-04-30 · Electrical System“when pressing the start stop button, the ignition may not turn off the accessories, even with the shifter in park position, and the vehicle engine shuts off normally the ignition stays on in accessory mode. this can cause battery drain/dead, possibly leaving me stranded in the dangerous situation. this has been unknown problem that is been refused …”
2024-03-29 · Electrical System“the shifter park switch failed, causing the vehicle to say on when turning the vehicle off. this causes the battery to drain and created a bad cell battery. this caused the vehicle to turn off while in motion driving multiple times putting the driver and surrounding vehicles at risk. this vehicle has been inspected by the mazda dealership/manufa…”
2024-01-04 · Engine“ the incident occurred while operating a diligently maintained 2014 mazda 6 touring, overseen by dealership service. while driving, the check engine light illuminated, prompting an immediate halt. upon inspection, a concerning observation was made: the coolant level was significantly low. despite no apparent leaks, further examination revealed a cr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.