https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mazda Mazda6. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:27:00 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2177865 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ghost touch concern on infotainment touchscreen, similar/same as SSPB6 which was issued for earlier Mazda3 models and extended to other Mazda models. When car is on and touchscreen is not disabled, it exhibits phantom touches, making it unsafe and unusable as it acts like it is being tapped all across the screen. this is especially dangerous when using the navigation which was nearly a $1000 adde https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2173800 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I looked up recalls on my vehicle and it states that The 2011 Mazda6 is  part of a recall (NHTSA 19V-323, Mazda 2818I) covering 2011-2013 models for front cross member (subframe) corrosion due to insufficient rust protection . In salt-belt states, this corrosion can cause the lower control arm to detach, reducing steering control and increasing crash risk.  Key Details regarding the 2011 Mazda6 Su https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2173801 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I looked up recalls on my vehicle and it states that The 2011 Mazda6 is  part of a recall (NHTSA 19V-323, Mazda 2818I) covering 2011-2013 models for front cross member (subframe) corrosion due to insufficient rust protection . In salt-belt states, this corrosion can cause the lower control arm to detach, reducing steering control and increasing crash risk.  Key Details regarding the 2011 Mazda6 Su https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2169806 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2011 Mazda6 A serious safety defect occurred on my vehicle and matches NHTSA Recall 19V-323 / Mazda Recall 2818I (front cross member corrosion due to insufficient coating) despite this recall not being associated with my VIN. Front cross member cracked due to rust, causing loss of steering control, wheel misalignment, and scraping from the front wheel. This is exactly the failure described in the https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2169807 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2011 Mazda6 A serious safety defect occurred on my vehicle and matches NHTSA Recall 19V-323 / Mazda Recall 2818I (front cross member corrosion due to insufficient coating) despite this recall not being associated with my VIN. Front cross member cracked due to rust, causing loss of steering control, wheel misalignment, and scraping from the front wheel. This is exactly the failure described in the https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2169808 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2011 Mazda6 A serious safety defect occurred on my vehicle and matches NHTSA Recall 19V-323 / Mazda Recall 2818I (front cross member corrosion due to insufficient coating) despite this recall not being associated with my VIN. Front cross member cracked due to rust, causing loss of steering control, wheel misalignment, and scraping from the front wheel. This is exactly the failure described in the https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2167714 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Passenger dash has cracked some and dash is very very sticky..why has this happened..I feel if airbag had to deploy it would not because of this situation https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2165642 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The rear subframe and suspension parts are rusted so bad that the car is not safe to drive. Looked up recalls and found out the front subframe had a recall and was taken care of before I bought the car. Also found recall for my model of car that were registered in state that use salt on there roads which is one of the state i live in. Was told my Mazda corporation the only certain 2012 mazda vehic https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2165643 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The rear subframe and suspension parts are rusted so bad that the car is not safe to drive. Looked up recalls and found out the front subframe had a recall and was taken care of before I bought the car. Also found recall for my model of car that were registered in state that use salt on there roads which is one of the state i live in. Was told my Mazda corporation the only certain 2012 mazda vehic https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2164786 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The car seat involved is a Nuna RAVA convertible car seat that was sent to the manufacturer solely due to a safety recall. I declined the self-repair recall option and requested that Nuna perform the recall service, which they agreed to. During recall servicing, Nuna inspected the car seat and advised in writing that internal Styrofoam/EPS foam in the headrest was missing or broken and that the c https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2164787 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The car seat involved is a Nuna RAVA convertible car seat that was sent to the manufacturer solely due to a safety recall. I declined the self-repair recall option and requested that Nuna perform the recall service, which they agreed to. During recall servicing, Nuna inspected the car seat and advised in writing that internal Styrofoam/EPS foam in the headrest was missing or broken and that the c https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2164788 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The car seat involved is a Nuna RAVA convertible car seat that was sent to the manufacturer solely due to a safety recall. I declined the self-repair recall option and requested that Nuna perform the recall service, which they agreed to. During recall servicing, Nuna inspected the car seat and advised in writing that internal Styrofoam/EPS foam in the headrest was missing or broken and that the c https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2164000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I recently discovered a significant oil leak near the exhaust manifold of my 2018 Mazda 6 (2.5L NA), which has resulted in visible smoke and a burning oil odor. Upon taking the vehicle to the nearest Mazda dealership for a diagnosis, the service department informed me that the vehicle has suffered a cracked cylinder head. An active oil drip is visible behind the engine near the exhaust manifold im https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2164001 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I recently discovered a significant oil leak near the exhaust manifold of my 2018 Mazda 6 (2.5L NA), which has resulted in visible smoke and a burning oil odor. Upon taking the vehicle to the nearest Mazda dealership for a diagnosis, the service department informed me that the vehicle has suffered a cracked cylinder head. An active oil drip is visible behind the engine near the exhaust manifold im https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2152238 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT On a clear lane with the forward car 5 car lengths away with traffic flowing, the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) activated slowing my car down from 65mph to 30mph. I deactivated AEB on my exit and changed the AEB distance from “normal” to “near”. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2152239 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT On a clear lane with the forward car 5 car lengths away with traffic flowing, the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) activated slowing my car down from 65mph to 30mph. I deactivated AEB on my exit and changed the AEB distance from “normal” to “near”. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2152240 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT On a clear lane with the forward car 5 car lengths away with traffic flowing, the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) activated slowing my car down from 65mph to 30mph. I deactivated AEB on my exit and changed the AEB distance from “normal” to “near”. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2150784 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT When I took the car into my ASE mechanic shop for a normal oil change and tire rotation, they performed a general overall car inspection. They noticed that the Driver Side Rear Subframe had rusted through completely, where the coil spring is located. The passenger side was rusted, but has not yet broke through. They stated that the subframe parts should not rust through like this. They also stated https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2150785 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT When I took the car into my ASE mechanic shop for a normal oil change and tire rotation, they performed a general overall car inspection. They noticed that the Driver Side Rear Subframe had rusted through completely, where the coil spring is located. The passenger side was rusted, but has not yet broke through. They stated that the subframe parts should not rust through like this. They also stated https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2149392 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT My rear subframe rusted thru and has holes in it. It is too dangerous to drive and mazda won't recall the rear like the front subframe knowing that a lot of people are suffering from the same issue. A subframe should last a long time. My mechanic inspected the car and feels like it's not safe to drive. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2146837 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and crossing a bridge, the vehicle stopped unexpectedly after driving over several expansion joints. The contact stated that the vehicle had not stalled. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the passenger’s side front wheel was slanted into the wheel well. The contact inspected the wheel well and noticed that https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2146838 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and crossing a bridge, the vehicle stopped unexpectedly after driving over several expansion joints. The contact stated that the vehicle had not stalled. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the passenger’s side front wheel was slanted into the wheel well. The contact inspected the wheel well and noticed that https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2143127 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2011 Mazda6 rear subframe rot/rust, unsafe and dangerous to drive, Same situation as the front subframe that is part of a recall. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2141688 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that after her husband had driven for approximately 2 hours with the seat heater activated, the passenger’s side seat overheated, and the seat started smoking. The driver stated that the seat heating element overheated and burned a hole in the seat, damaging the air bag located near the seat heater sensor. The dealer was contacted, and an ap https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2141689 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that after her husband had driven for approximately 2 hours with the seat heater activated, the passenger’s side seat overheated, and the seat started smoking. The driver stated that the seat heating element overheated and burned a hole in the seat, damaging the air bag located near the seat heater sensor. The dealer was contacted, and an ap https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2140937 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Cracked cylinder head causing oil leak and possible coolant leak. This is a known issue with this year and model. Mazda is trying to suggest the issue is only for the turbo engine, but the non-turbo engine is also defective, per countless reports online. I have a video from the service technician from the mazda dealership, but it is too big to upload. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2136378 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT At 70000 miles the transmission just got stuck into a single gear in manual. I drove it home and the check engine light came on. Before this problem the car would not go into park. Every time I put it into park I was unable to turn off the car because it thought it was still in gear. I had to fiddle the gear stick. The car also made a high pitch click (metallic) when shifting into 1st or Reverse f https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2136379 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT At 70000 miles the transmission just got stuck into a single gear in manual. I drove it home and the check engine light came on. Before this problem the car would not go into park. Every time I put it into park I was unable to turn off the car because it thought it was still in gear. I had to fiddle the gear stick. The car also made a high pitch click (metallic) when shifting into 1st or Reverse f https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2136380 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT At 70000 miles the transmission just got stuck into a single gear in manual. I drove it home and the check engine light came on. Before this problem the car would not go into park. Every time I put it into park I was unable to turn off the car because it thought it was still in gear. I had to fiddle the gear stick. The car also made a high pitch click (metallic) when shifting into 1st or Reverse f https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mazda6#complaint-2134607 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT This car was purchased in 2017 and maintenanced regularly. We recently took it to have the oil changed and to check out a noise that was coming from the passenger side. We were told that the subframe was rusted so badly it was too dangerous to drive and would cost $7k to repair. That caught us by surprise and we ended up having to buy a car by the next day. We traded the car in… However, I started