2014 Mazda Mazda6 Electrical System Problems
The 2014 Mazda Mazda6 has 50 Electrical System complaints, 36% of its 137 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year listed. A related recall (14V173000) covers PCM software reprogramming, and median mileage at failure is 58,000.
- Electrical System complaints
- 50
- 36% of 137
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 58,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the push-button ignition failing to turn the car off after shifting into park, leaving the vehicle in auxiliary mode with the radio and electronics still drawing power.
- Some report this stuck-on ignition issue drains and kills the battery, sometimes requiring dozens of attempts to fully shut off the car.
- Others describe the ignition doing the opposite: pressing the start/stop button does not stop the engine, and one driver exited the vehicle believing it was off only to have it roll away.
- Several owners report sudden loss of infotainment display and speedometer while driving around 40 mph, along with stability control and check engine warnings, though the car kept running.
- One owner reports the rear view camera image being obscured by an FM radio status message when shifting quickly into reverse.
- One owner reports moisture condensing inside the rear light housings, reducing visibility of the vehicle to other drivers.
When 2014 Mazda Mazda6 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 30, 2013, latest Feb 4, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Mazda Mazda6
- 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.
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 electrical problems common on the 2014 Mazda Mazda6?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 50 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Mazda Mazda6, which is 36% of all 137 complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among the Mazda6 years covered.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Mazda6 electrical system?
- Yes. Recall campaign 14V173000 covers 2014 Mazda6 vehicles built May 20, 2013 through December 4, 2013; Mazda dealers reprogram the PCM software free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2014 Mazda6 electrical problems usually show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 58,000 miles for Electrical System complaints on this model year.
- What specific electrical issue do owners report most on the 2014 Mazda6?
- Multiple owners describe the push-button ignition failing to shut off properly after the car is put in park, leaving accessories powered and draining the battery.
- Did the 2014 Mazda6 electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 fires linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Mazda6, with 0 injuries reported.