The 2016 Mazda Mazda6 is associated with 76 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 8 reports (11% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 29 to 32 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 76 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (8 / 11%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 9 crash / 0 fire / 6 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 29–32 MPG (3 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
29–32MPG
3 EPA certified variants (2.5l 4-cyl powertrain configurations)
Reported Complaints
76
76 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
5 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Mazda Mazda6?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
6 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 28 MPG 38 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
6 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 26 MPG 37 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 / yr
6 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 25 MPG 36 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Mazda Mazda6?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD 10.299999999999999%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Mazda Mazda6 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Mazda Mazda6?

Summary of 76 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
76
Crash Reports
9
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
6
Total Injuries
8

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 8 complaints
Seats & Restraints 7 complaints
Electrical System 5 complaints
Service Brakes 5 complaints (1 crash)
Engine 3 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Mazda Mazda6 problems & component breakdown (39 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Mazda Mazda6?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #17V546000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will attach a protective pad on the seat frame. If the OCS harness is damaged, insulating tape will be applied to the harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1517H.
View all 2016 Mazda Mazda6 recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.