2019 Mazda Mazda6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (1) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Engine 2019-06-27 · campaign 19V497000 · 262,220 vehicles
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
Risk: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.
Service bulletins (419)
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
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-18 · 09-019-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red. 09-012/21 12/13/21, 06/10/21 and 04/27/21 description some customers may experience all of following symptoms: the door lock/unlock operation will not work using the remote transmitter button. 1. t
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 419 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-16 · Unknown Or Other“coolant control valve was not working per recall !! they put in a dummy plug and it did not fix which should have . based on your research in using the dummy plug . i asked the dealership could be the dummy plug installation and asked if there waa a system update .. i hope you can help me get car back on road for the coolant control valve !! flor…”
2024-12-04 · Engine“dear nhtsa, i am writing to submit a safety complaint regarding my 2019 mazda 6 gtr. below are the details of the issue: vehicle information: make: mazda model: 6 gtr year: 2019 vin: [xxx] problem description: my vehicle began to overheat while driving. the vehicle has approximately 35,000 miles and has been meticulously maintained at authoriz…”
2022-10-07 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“the forward smart city brake malfunction front radar sense malfunction caused my car to slow down on the express with the check engine light blinking. …”
2021-06-21 · Unknown Or Other“the paint is chipping excessively and will lead to extensive body damage at the rate it is chipping and exposing the metal underneath. i am taking the vehicle in to the dealer next week to show them the damage. the chipping issue has already been documented on a bill of lading from a transporter who shipped the car to me. i will upload it below.…”
2019-10-28 · Electrical System · 1,500 mi“after purchasing a 2019 mazda6 in july 2019, there have been multiple occasions in which i start the car and the display screen freezes or is black, not displaying anything. at the same time, the control buttons on the steering wheel do not work. i've also experienced a long delay in response after pressing control buttons on the steering wheel. …”
2019-06-21 · Steering · 104,500 mi“i was driving to work this morning and steering wheel was turn to right to keep straight and felt like something was loose. i drove home and hit the brakes and car veered to the right hard. the car did not feel right when i got home i found passenger front tire was not straight and was crooked. i took to meinke and they found entire under carriage …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.