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2019 Mazda Mazda6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

6/100

#16 most-complained of 17 Mazda6 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2019 Mazda Mazda6 has 6 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 6 out of 100 — #16 highest of 17 Mazda6 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 17% of the total).

Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
27
24 city / 33 hwy

Top 2019 Mazda Mazda6 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other2 (33%)
  2. Electrical System1 (17%)
  3. Engine1 (17%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (17%)
  5. Steering1 (17%)
2019 Mazda Mazda6 complaints: complaints filed per month1Jun 2019Oct 2019Jun 2021Oct 2022Dec 2024Jun 2026
6 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2019 to Jun 2026; peak Jun 2019 (1).

2019 Mazda Mazda6 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Good2560129
2018Good3158227
2019Best66127
2020No verdict02027.5
2021Best1317027.5

All Mazda Mazda6 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Mazda Mazda6 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Mazda Mazda6 ranks #16 of 17 among Mazda6 model years (Complaint Index 6/100, verdict: Best). It has 6 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda Mazda6?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (1 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and collision avoidance & cameras (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 53,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Mazda Mazda6 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Mazda Mazda6, most recently reported 2019, covering transmission & powertrain.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Mazda Mazda6?
EPA rates the 2019 Mazda Mazda6 at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.