2011 Mazda Mazda6 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 15 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Mazda Mazda6, 11% of that year's 135 total complaints. The dominant pattern is repeated headlight/low-beam failures, with median failure mileage at 63,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.
- Electrical System complaints
- 15
- 11% of 135
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 63,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Low-beam headlights repeatedly fail or go dark, often requiring owners to tap or rap the headlight housing to restore function.
- Headlight bulbs burn out or need replacement every few months to about a year, even after multiple bulb brands are tried.
- One owner reported the main wire harness on the driver's side burned out, causing the vehicle to shake and raising concern about fire or unintended airbag deployment; this incident involved a fire.
- The car alarm activates at random times, mostly in warmer weather, possibly tied to a door sensor losing contact with the key fob.
- One owner reported the engine will not power off with the push-button start after shifting into park, requiring the shifter to be moved back and forth to shut down.
When 2011 Mazda Mazda6 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 17, 2013, latest Sep 4, 2022.
Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Mazda Mazda6
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Mazda6 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are 2011 Mazda6 electrical problems common?
- NHTSA lists 15 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Mazda6, making up 11% of that model year's 135 total complaints.
- What is the most common electrical issue on the 2011 Mazda6?
- Most sample complaints describe headlights, especially low-beam bulbs, failing repeatedly or needing frequent replacement, with some owners saying tapping the housing temporarily fixes it.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Mazda6 headlight or electrical issue?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Mazda6.
- At what mileage do 2011 Mazda6 electrical problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on this model year is 63,000 miles.
- Did any 2011 Mazda6 electrical complaints involve a fire?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows one fire reported among the 15 Electrical System complaints, tied to a burned wire harness; no crashes or injuries were reported.