Mazda Mazda6 VIN check & common problems

Decode any Mazda Mazda6 by its VIN and see free safety-recall and owner-complaint data, so you know what to check before you buy.

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Owner complaints

Recall campaigns

Model years sampled

From NHTSA (US) records over 2016, 2020, 2024

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Safety rating

Overall: 5/5
Frontal crash: 5/5
Side crash: 5/5
Rollover: 4/5

Stability control: Standard
Forward collision warning: Standard

NHTSA NCAP crash tests (US), 2020 model year

EU CO2 emissions (WLTP)

Official EU type-approval CO2 for the Mazda Mazda6, averaged over 3,810 cars registered across the EU.

Petrol
≈ 135 kW
166
g/km

EU CO2 data: European Environment Agency (EEA), 2024. Tailpipe (WLTP) figures, reused under CC BY 4.0.

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What you can check on a Mazda Mazda6

Confirm whether the 1 open recall(s) on record were repaired
Inspect the areas owners report most: Service Brakes, Electrical System
Know the 78 owner complaints filed over 2016, 2020, 2024
Check the car matches its 5/5 NCAP crash-test rating
Always confirm the individual car by its VIN — model trends aren’t a guarantee

Importing a Mazda Mazda6 from the US?

American-market Mazda Mazda6s are often cheaper at US auctions — but salvage titles, flood damage and odometer rollback are common on cars sold there. Decode the VIN and read the history before you buy or ship, then check the import steps and taxes for your country.

Import steps & taxes by country

Mazda Mazda6: frequently asked questions

Does the Mazda Mazda6 have any recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the Mazda Mazda6 (2016, 2020, 2024). Always check a specific car by its VIN for currently open recalls.

What are the most common Mazda Mazda6 problems?

Owners filed 78 complaints with NHTSA over 2016, 2020, 2024. The most-reported areas are Service Brakes, Electrical System.

Is the Mazda Mazda6 safe?

The Mazda Mazda6 earned 5 out of 5 stars overall in NHTSA (US) crash tests.

What are the CO2 emissions of the Mazda Mazda6?

Based on EU registration data (2024), the Mazda Mazda6 emits around 166 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, tailpipe) in its most common version. Lower CO2 usually means lower road tax across much of the EU.

Complaint and recall data: NHTSA (US). Same-generation EU models usually share these mechanical issues.