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2019 Mazda Mazda6 problems

The 2019 Mazda Mazda6 has 1 active recall campaign on file and only 6 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.

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The 2019 Mazda Mazda6 has 6 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

Mazda Mazda6 owner complaints by model year
Model yearOwner complaintsRecalls
2016 Mazda6 77 1
2017 Mazda6 60 1
2018 Mazda6 58 2
2019 Mazda6 (this page) 6 1
2020 Mazda6 2 0
2021 Mazda6 17 0
2019 Mazda Mazda6
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Limited NHTSA data — only 6 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.

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Should you avoid this 2019 Mazda6?
Not enough data for a verdict

Only 6 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

NHTSA crash-test safety ratings 5 / 5 overall

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

Driver-assist features on the tested model: Electronic stability control: Standard · Forward collision warning: No · Lane departure warning: No

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program — tested configuration: 2019 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR AWD. Stars rate crash protection in NHTSA's tests, not overall reliability — see the owner-complaint data below for what actually goes wrong.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2019 Mazda6 · engine
Dear NHTSA, I am writing to submit a safety complaint regarding my 2019 Mazda 6 GTR. Below are the details of the issue: Vehicle Information: Make: Mazda Model: 6 GTR Year: 2019 VIN: [XXX] Problem Description: My vehicle began to overheat while driving. The vehicle has…
12/04/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11628947.0
2019 Mazda6 · electrical
After purchasing a 2019 mazda6 in july 2019, there have been multiple occasions in which I start the car and the display screen freezes or is black, not displaying anything. At the same time, the control buttons on the steering wheel do not work. I've also experienced a long…
10/28/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11271555.0
2019 Mazda6 · steering
I was driving to work this morning and steering wheel was turn to right to keep straight and felt like something was loose. I drove home and hit the brakes and car veered to the right hard. The car did not feel right when I got home I found passenger front tire was not straight…
06/21/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11221731.0
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 19V497000 June 27, 2019

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles

An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.

Common questions

Is the 2019 Mazda Mazda6 reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 6 owner complaints have been filed for the 2019 Mazda Mazda6, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.

Should you avoid the 2019 Mazda Mazda6?

Only 6 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2019 Mazda Mazda6 without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2019 Mazda Mazda6?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2019 Mazda Mazda6 to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2019 Mazda Mazda6 a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 6 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2019 Mazda Mazda6?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Mazda Mazda6 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2019 Mazda Mazda6?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 6 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Mazda/Mazda6. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Mazda. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you purchase through them.
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