2017 Mazda Mazda6 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Mazda6, 33% of its 60 total complaints for the year. The dominant pattern is infotainment
- Electrical System complaints
- 20
- 33% of 60
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 73,130 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Infotainment touchscreen exhibits "ghost touch," activating volume, station changes, phone calls, and navigation without driver input.
- Bluetooth-connected phones sometimes get dialed automatically and are difficult to disconnect once a random call starts.
- Screen brightness and volume jump to maximum or switch between light and dark mode on their own while driving.
- Touchscreen shows dead spots where touch input stops working, sometimes with an internal display error code.
- LED headlights were reported to flicker at highway speed at night, described as an assembly issue rather than an alternator fault.
- A wiring harness near the engine coils was found chewed through, reported as rodent damage rather than a manufacturing defect.
When 2017 Mazda Mazda6 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 3, 2018, latest Jul 28, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6
- NHTSA 16V753000Oct 18, 2016Electrical System180 vehicles
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured August 12, 2016, to September 28, 2016 and equipped with optional accessory fog lights. Due to an incorrect combination switch being installed, the turn signals may not automatically cancel by the rotation of the steering wheel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A vehicle continuously driven with the turn signal flashing may result in confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the combination switch, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0316J.
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
- How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Mazda6?
- NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Mazda6, which is 33% of the 60 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2017 Mazda6?
- Yes. Recall campaign 16V753000 covers certain 2017 Mazda6 vehicles built between August 12, 2016 and September 28, 2016 with optional fog lights, due to an incorrect combination switch; dealers replace the switch free of charge.
- What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2017 Mazda6?
- Most sample complaints describe an infotainment "ghost touch" problem where the touchscreen activates functions, changes volume, or dials contacts on its own.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 Mazda6?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 73,130 miles at the time electrical failures were reported.
- Have electrical problems on the 2017 Mazda6 caused any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported Electrical System complaints for this model year.