2014 Mazda Mazda6 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2014 Mazda6, 19% of that year's 137 total complaints. Two crashes and one injury are tied to the brake category, and a related recall (17V393000) covers water intrusion into the parking brake caliper causing corrosion.
- Brakes complaints
- 26
- 19% of 137
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 56,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Sudden, unexplained brake application while using cruise control on the highway, followed by a forward-obstruction warning light.
- Complete brake failure while braking to avoid another vehicle or an obstacle, in at least one case leading to a crash.
- Parking brake or emergency brake sticking, dragging, or failing to hold the vehicle on an incline, sometimes damaging rotors and pads from the extra heat.
- Emergency brake cable failing to hold even after being tightened or repaired by a dealer, described by owners as a design flaw in the rear mechanism.
- Owners tied to the parking brake recall reported that a fix was not yet available months after receiving the recall notice.
When 2014 Mazda Mazda6 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 17, 2014, latest Aug 16, 2022.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Mazda Mazda6
- 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.
Brakes complaints by Mazda6 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2014 Mazda6 have?
- NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2014 Mazda6, making up 19% of the 137 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Mazda6?
- Yes. Recall 17V393000 covers 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles where water could enter the brake caliper and corrode the parking brake actuator shaft; dealers check and replace corroded shafts.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2014 Mazda6?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2014 Mazda6 is 56,000 miles.
- Did the 2014 Mazda6 brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data ties 2 crashes and 1 injury to brake complaints on the 2014 Mazda6, with no fires reported.