2017 Mazda Mazda6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
77 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 14/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Other leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2017 sits among all Mazda6 years
What owners report
“Infotainment system randomly clicks and selects items on the screen while driving.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Mazda6
Recalls (1)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured August 12, 2016, to September 28, 2016 and equipped with optional accessory fog lights. Due to an incorrect combination switch being installed, the turn…
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the combination switch, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's…
Technical service bulletins
515 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2017 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 2017 Mazda Mazda6 reliable?
The 2017 Mazda Mazda6 drew 77 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 14/100, scored against the model's worst year (2009).
What are the most common 2017 Mazda Mazda6 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 are other (26 complaints), electrical (20), and driver assistance (11).
Does the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2017 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.