Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
21V875000NHTSA report received November 2021Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 21V875000: Mazda Mazda6 fuel system recall
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge.
19V497000NHTSA report received June 2019Model years: 2018–2019
NHTSA campaign 19V497000: Mazda Mazda6 engine recall
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.
Consequence: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge.
17V546000NHTSA report received August 2017Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 17V546000: Mazda Mazda6 steering recall
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles. Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.
Consequence: If the wiring becomes damaged, there may be a loss of power steering assist and the deactivation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of a crash and the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will attach a protective pad on the seat frame.
16V753000NHTSA report received October 2016Model years: 2017
NHTSA campaign 16V753000: Mazda Mazda6 exterior lighting recall
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."
Consequence: A vehicle continuously driven with the turn signal flashing may result in confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the combination switch, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other midsize sedans to weigh against the Mazda Mazda6. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Mazda Mazda6 have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the Mazda Mazda6, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Mazda Mazda6?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: steering, exterior lighting, fuel system, engine. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Mazda Mazda6 recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Mazda Mazda6 at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Mazda Mazda6 pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Mazda Mazda6 through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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