2014 Mazda Mazda6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
196 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Mazda Mazda6, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 49/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 58,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2014 sits among all Mazda6 years
What owners report
“When putting the car in park and pressing the start/stop button, the car does not shut off. This has been going on for about 6 months now that i know of and persistently gets worse.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Mazda6
“Vehicle push to start fails when shutting off car. The car's not reading that it is in park. Engine will shut off but all vehicle electronics will stay on and car can still be shifed out of gear. Dealership replaced gear selector switch which they said had a faulty spring.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Mazda6
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 140 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 45,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 25,000 and 66,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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.
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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.
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…
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
756 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2014 Mazda Mazda6. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2014 Mazda6 TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 reliable?
The 2014 Mazda Mazda6 drew 196 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 49/100, scored against the model's worst year (2009).
What are the most common 2014 Mazda Mazda6 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 are electrical (50 complaints), other (30), and brakes & stability (20).
At what mileage do 2014 Mazda Mazda6 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Mazda Mazda6 problems around 45,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 25,000 and 66,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Mazda Mazda6. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.