2020 MAZDA MAZDA6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
38
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 MAZDA MAZDA6
The 2020 MAZDA MAZDA6 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 38 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 MAZDA MAZDA6
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 MAZDA MAZDA6. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2020 MAZDA MAZDA6
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 MAZDA MAZDA6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Uneven premature brake wear. Right front and right rear pads and rotors worn beyond limits in 28,000miles of lite freeway driving. Left front and Left rear only half worn. Engine has multiple oil leaks.
Uneven premature brake wear. Right front and right rear pads and rotors worn beyond limits in 28,000miles of lite freeway driving. Left front and Left rear only half worn. Engine has multiple oil leaks.
EXCESSIVE PAINT CHIPPING. I HAVE THE SOUL RED (V46) PAINT. IT WAS PURCHASED ON 06JUN2020 AND HAS ONLY 2,000 MILES BUT IT HAS 3 LARGE CHIPS. MOST OF THE MILES ARE JUST GOING TO THE STORE. I WORK FROM HOME SO I DON'T DRIVE BUT A COUPLE DAYS A WEEK.
Safety Rating for the 2020 MAZDA MAZDA6
The 2020 MAZDA MAZDA6 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 MAZDA MAZDA6
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 38 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 MAZDA MAZDA6. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
09-024-25 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some vehicles may exhibit following symptoms: 1. The rearview mirror (1) rattles up and down (2) while adjusting the mirror. 2. The rearview mirror (1) makes a rattle noise depending on the road surface conditions while driving. This concern is caused during rearview mirror installation. The adhesive is squeezed out...
CSP13 Parts and Warranty — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CSP13 - CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM - MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION. As a result of a Mazda Connect Infotainment Class Action settlement, Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to implement a Customer Service Program (CSP13). The coverage and terms for vehicles are listed below in this Dealer email and...
SA-004-25 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Key Transmitter Power Saving Function: When the key transmitter Power Saving Function is turned ON, transmitter battery power consumption is restricted, thereby extending the transmitter battery life. NOTE: Some customers may complain about an engine no start. This may be caused by the customer inadvertently putting the key transmitter in...
SA-004-25 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Key Transmitter Power Saving Function: When the key transmitter Power Saving Function is turned ON, transmitter battery power consumption is restricted, thereby extending the transmitter battery life. NOTE: Some customers may complain about an engine no start. This may be caused by the customer inadvertently putting the key transmitter in...
SA-056-24 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Interior parts made of resin have antistatic coating to prevent dust from sticking on the surfaces, and depending on the conditions of use, the antistatic components may crystallize slightly, giving an appearance of white stains on the surface. To remove the stains, wipe the stained surface with a towel soaked...
SA-022-24 — WHEELS
Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark...
05-005-23a — POWER TRAIN
Some vehicles may exhibit a chirp noise (stick-slip noise) from the automatic transaxle (AT) when shifting from 3 to 4 while driving. This may be caused by the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) being contaminated by iron powder due to excessive wearing of the lock up clutch in the torque converter.
05-005-23 — POWER TRAIN
Some vehicles may exhibit a chirp noise (stick-slip noise) from the automatic transaxle (AT) when shifting from 3 to 4 while driving. This may be caused by the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) being contaminated by iron powder due to excessive wearing of the lock up clutch in the torque converter.
05-002-23 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light ON with one or more of these DTCs stored in the TCM memory (P0842, P0847, P0872, P0877, P0780, P1738).
09-008-23 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles may experience the seat ventilation system still on after the engine has been turned off, in some cases this causes the battery to be completely discharged and not rechargeable. This is caused by a deterioration in the seat ventilation control unit. To eliminate this concern, the material for...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 MAZDA MAZDA6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MAZDA6
- 2015 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 78 complaints
- 2016 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 107 complaints
- 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 72 complaints
- 2018 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 70 complaints
- 2019 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 5 complaints
- 2020 MAZDA MAZDA6 (current)
- 2021 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 19 complaints
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