2014 Mazda Mazda6 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 Mazda6 has a Complaint Index of 69, ranking 6th worst out of 17 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA logged 137 complaints, 4 recalls, and 14 crashes, mostly tied to electrical system issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 69/100
- #6 of 17 Mazda6 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 137
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 14
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 26 city / 37 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
Top 2014 Mazda Mazda6 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System50 (36%)
- Brakes26 (19%)
- Engine24 (18%)
- Other20 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain19 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (9%)
- Steering9 (7%)
- Structure & Body9 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (6%)
- Fuel System5 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering wheel reportedly seized suddenly at low speeds, in some cases while the ABS warning light came on, leading to crashes into curbs or other objects.
- Brakes reportedly failed to respond when pressed hard, in one case during rain while trying to avoid another vehicle, resulting in a crash into a tree.
- A lower control arm ball joint reportedly separated from its housing during a low-speed turn, causing the wheel to collapse and loss of control.
- Vehicles reportedly lunged forward unexpectedly while parking, continuing to rev as if accelerating despite brake pedal input.
- Owners reported the engine or transmission behaving erratically at low speed, including unintended acceleration events during parking maneuvers.
- Some owners reported airbags deploying independently or failing to inflate properly during crashes, including a Takata-related recall issue.
2014 Mazda Mazda6 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V393000Jun 22, 2017Brakes227,814 vehicles
Parking brake
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 14V675000Oct 27, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires99,711 vehicles
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 14V173000Apr 3, 2014Electrical System5,700 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
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 charging system.
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.
Remedy: 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.
2014 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 37 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Mazda6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Mazda6 reliable?
- Compared to other Mazda6 model years, 2014 ranks 6th worst out of 17 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 69 and a Caution verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What problems does the 2014 Mazda6 have?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem area is the Electrical System, accounting for 50 of 137 complaints (36%), followed by Brakes (26 complaints) and Engine issues (24 complaints).
- Does the 2014 Mazda6 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Mazda6, covering brakes, suspension/tire pressure monitoring, electrical/PCM software, and the fuel system.
- How does the 2014 Mazda6 compare to newer model years?
- Newer Mazda6 years score much better: 2017 has a Complaint Index of 25 (Good) and 2019 scores 6 (Best), versus 69 for 2014, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- At what mileage do 2014 Mazda6 problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 39,425 miles, though electrical system complaints show a higher median of 58,000 miles.