2014 Mazda Mazda6 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Mazda Mazda6 has 137 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 14 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 10 Mazda6 years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Parking brake, Tire pressure monitoring, and Tank.

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Complaints

137

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (47 of 137), then Powertrain (19) and Service brakes (17). Those filings include 14 that report a crash and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Mazda6 has 23 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2015 has 60 complaints, 11 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Mazda Mazda6. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (4)

Recall Parking brake 2017-06-22 · NHTSA campaign 17V393000

Summary Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.

Remedy Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.

Recall tires, tire pressure monitoring 2014-10-27 · NHTSA campaign 14V675000

Summary Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, to October 10, 2014. If the pressures of four of the tires on an affected vehicle gradually drop at the same time, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may not warn the driver of the drop in pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

Remedy Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.

Recall gasoline fuel system, storage, tank 2014-04-03 · NHTSA campaign 14V170000

Summary Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, through May 9, 2013. In the affected vehicles, it is possible to fill the fuel tank beyond its rated capacity.

Remedy Mazda will notify owners and dealers will inspect and add an adapter to the shut off valve in the fuel tank and also inspect the charcoal canister for the presence of gasoline, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7414D.

Recall electrical system, alternator 2014-04-03 · NHTSA campaign 14V173000

Summary Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5L engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.

Remedy Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.

Complaints by component (137 total)

Electrical system

Powertrain

Service brakes

Engine

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Speed control

Steering

Wheels

Structure

Visibility and wipers

Suspension

Air bags

Exterior lighting

Fuel and propulsion system

Parking brake

Adaptive and mobility equipment

Fuel system, gasoline

Seats

Tires

Visibility

Equipment

Forward collision avoidance

Lane departure

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Powertrain, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2025-10-04
"I pulled into my parking space in front of garage door, I came to a complete stop and positively without any doubt, put my foot on the brake. As I shifted to park, all of a sudden engine loudly revved up and car…"
Unknown or other · filed 2025-08-28
"My 2014 mazda 6 EVAP system pops the p0451 when filling up gas to the first click. It goes away after a while if I take care to not fill up the tank all the way to the top. It is similar to a issue reported by recall…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-08-14
"The car will not go into Park right away. As previously reported, I have to start the car multiple times to get it into Park--can take up to 10 plus minutes before the car will go into Parkand shut off--only then I can…"
Unknown or other · filed 2025-05-20
"The park position sensor doesn't work. The car doesn't recognize that the car is in park and will not turn off. This is a known issue with the mazda 6 2014 and I do not know why there hasn't been a recall. I shouldn't…"
Electrical system · filed 2025-02-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2014 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

3rd generation (GJ/GL), 2014–2021

Body styles Sedan

Oil SAE 0W-20 (gasoline SKYACTIV-G 2.5; 5W-30 where manual specifies) , 4.8 qt capacity

Tire size 225/45R19

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 17V-393 covers certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles (with 2014-2016 Mazda3): water can enter the brake caliper so the parking- brake actuator shaft corrodes and binds, preventing full engage or release; dealers check and replace corroded shafts. Campaign 17V-546 covers certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles where welding debris on the front passenger seat frame may damage occupant-classification wiring, risking loss of power steering assist and passenger air-bag deactivation; dealers attach a protective pad and tape damaged harnesses. Campaign 14V-675 covers certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles for tire-pressure monitoring compliance. Confirm open campaigns by VIN.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2014 Mazda Mazda6?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (47 of 137), then Powertrain (19) and Service brakes (17). Those filings include 14 that report a crash and 7 that report an injury.

Is the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Mazda6 has 23 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2015 has 60 complaints, 11 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 been recalled?

The 2014 Mazda Mazda6 has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Mazda Mazda6?

Owners have filed 137 complaints about the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 with NHTSA.

What engine oil does a Mazda Mazda6 use?

US Mazda6 manuals specify SAE 0W-20 for SKYACTIV-G 2.5L engines (5W-30 where the manual specifies).

What does NHTSA campaign 17V-393 cover on the Mazda6?

Certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles (with 2014-2016 Mazda3): water can enter the brake caliper so the parking-brake actuator shaft corrodes and binds; dealers check and replace corroded shafts.

What tire sizes does the Mazda6 use by generation?

Second gen (2012-2013) lists 215/55R17. Third gen (2014-2021) lists 225/45R19 on this site.