Mazda
Mazda6
Mazda Mazda6: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassMidsize car
Model years (US)2003–2021
New registrations (EU)2006–2007, 2010–2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mazda6 (third generation)2012–2025
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GJ1 / GL |
| Production | November 2012 – December 2024 April 2013 – April 2022 (Russia) May 2014 – December 2023 (China) |
| Model years | 2014–2021 (North America) 2014–2025 (Saudi Arabia) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L Skyactiv-G PE-VPS I4 2.5 L Skyactiv-G PY-VPS I4 2.5 L Skyactiv-G PY-VPTS turbo I4 Diesel 2.2 L Skyactiv-D SH-VPTS I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic 6-speed Skyactiv-MT manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm (sedan) 2,750 mm (wagon) |
| Length | (sedan) 4,805 mm (wagon) |
| Width | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm (sedan) 1,480 mm (wagon) |
| Assembly | Japan: Hofu/Hiroshima China: Changchun (FAW Group) Russia: Vladivostok (Sollers JSC) Vietnam: Chu Lai, Quảng Nam (THACO Auto) |
| Designer | Akira Tamatani (2010) |
Mazda6 – Third generation2012–2024
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GJ1 / GL |
| Production | 2012–2024 |
| Model years | 2014–2021 |
| Wheelbase | Sedan: 2,830 mm Wagon: 2,750 mm |
| Length | Sedan: 4,865 mm Wagon: 4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm |
| Height | Sedan: 1,450 mm Wagon: 1,480 mm |
Mazda6 – Second generation2007–2016
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GH1 / GH2 / GZ |
| Production | August 2007 – August 2012 2009–2016 (China) |
| Model years | 2009–2013 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door liftback 5-door wagon |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.8 L MZR L8 I4 2.0 L MZR LF I4 2.5 L MZR L5 I4 3.7 L Duratec 37 V6 Diesel 2.0 L MZR-CD I4 2.2 L MZR-CD I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 5-speed FS5A-EL automatic 6-speed G36M-R manual 6-speed AWTF-80 SC automatic |
| Wheelbase | International: 2,725 mm North America: 2,789 mm |
| Length | Sedan and hatchback (2007–2010): 4,735 mm Sedan and hatchback (2011–2012): 4,755 mm Wagon (2007–2010): 4,765 mm Wagon (2011–2012): 4,785 mm North America: 4,920 mm |
| Width | International: 1,795 mm North America: 1,839 mm |
| Height | Sedan and hatchback: 1,440 mm Wagon: 1,490 mm |
| Assembly | China: Changchun (FAW Group) Japan: Hofu, Yamaguchi (Hofu Plant No. 2) United States: Flat Rock, Michigan (Flat Rock Assembly Plant) |
| Designer | Koichi Sato (2005) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2021 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2019 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2013 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2013 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2008 | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2008 | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2008 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2008 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2007 | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2005 | 2.3 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2004 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2021 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 7.4–9.0 L/100 km | 8.4–10.2 L/100 km | 6.0–7.6 L/100 km |
| 2009–2019 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.1–10.2 L/100 km | 9.4–11.8 L/100 km | 6.5–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2009–2013 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| 2009–2013 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2006–2008 | 2.3 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2003–2008 | 2.3 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2003–2008 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2005–2008 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2006–2007 | 2.3 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2003–2005 | 2.3 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2003–2004 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2025 | Petrol | 2488 cm³ | 143 kW (194 PS) | 1538–1555 kg | 167–172 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2012–2024 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 121 kW (165 PS) | 1380–1501 kg | 154–164 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2012–2023 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 107 kW (145 PS) | 1380–1483 kg | 152–164 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2014–2023 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1465–1528 kg | 152–163 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2018–2021 | Diesel | 2191 cm³ | 135 kW (184 PS) | 1636–1714 kg | 144–176 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2013–2020 | Diesel | 2191 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1485–1604 kg | 137–155 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2013–2018 | Petrol | 2488 cm³ | 141 kW (192 PS) | 1440–1540 kg | 148–150 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013–2018 | Diesel | 2191 cm³ | 129 kW (175 PS) | 1485–1597 kg | 152–155 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2011–2013, 2016 | Petrol | 1798 cm³ | 88 kW (120 PS) | 1425–1501 kg | 154–157 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012, 2014–2015 | Petrol | 1997 cm³ | – | 1250–1395 kg | 129–136 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2184 cm³ | 95 kW (129 PS) | 1620–1657 kg | 135–139 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2184 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1620–1661 kg | 141–143 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2184 cm³ | 132 kW (179 PS) | 1620–1661 kg | 141–143 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Petrol | 1999 cm³ | 114 kW (155 PS) | 1475–1547 kg | 159–176 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2012 | Diesel | 2183 cm³ | – | 1430–1638 kg | 138–143 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car, Midsize estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2003–2021 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.3–3.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 71 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 396–963 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,718–3,143 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,998–2,488 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 107–143 kW (145–194 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,380–1,714 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,725–2,830 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2003–2021 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2006–2007, 2010–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 641 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Body and structure | 297 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Engine and cooling | 245 | 2003, 2004, 2018 |
| Electrical system | 229 | 2009, 2014, 2017 |
| Suspension | 228 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 203 | 2003, 2006, 2007 |
| Brakes | 147 | 2003, 2014, 2015 |
| Steering | 137 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Lights | 114 | 2009, 2010, 2012 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 86 | 2003, 2004, 2009 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2003–2021: 2267 complaints, 142 with a crash and 26 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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