2019 Mazda Mazda6 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2019 Mazda6 has a complaint index of 6, the lowest among 16 ranked years, and ranks Best. It has 6 complaints, 1 recall, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported to NHTSA.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 6/100
- #16 of 17 Mazda6 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 24 city / 33 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2019 Mazda Mazda6 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other2 (33%)
- Electrical System1 (17%)
- Engine1 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (17%)
- Steering1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering can feel loose and the vehicle may veer hard to one side when braking, with the front tire found crooked and the undercarriage rusted, reported around 104,500 miles.
- The infotainment display can freeze or go black along with unresponsive steering wheel controls, reported around 1,500 miles.
- The forward smart city brake system can malfunction along with the front radar sensor, slowing the car unexpectedly on the highway while the check engine light blinks.
- The engine can overheat during driving, reported by one owner at approximately 35,000 miles.
2019 Mazda Mazda6 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V497000Jun 27, 2019Transmission & Powertrain262,220 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
Risk: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.
2019 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,400
- 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.
2019 compared with other Mazda6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Mazda6 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Mazda6 has a complaint index of 6, the lowest of all 16 ranked years, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Mazda6 model years.
- Does the 2019 Mazda6 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (19V497000) covers a software error in the powertrain control module that may cause the engine to stall; Mazda dealers reprogram the PCM software for free.
- What problems do owners report with the 2019 Mazda6?
- NHTSA lists only 6 complaints total, spread across electrical, engine, collision-avoidance camera, and steering systems, each accounting for 17% of complaints.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Mazda6?
- EPA rates the 2019 Mazda6 at 27 mpg combined (24 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400.
- Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2019 Mazda6?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported for the 2019 Mazda6.