2019 Mazda Mazda6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

6 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Mazda Mazda6, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

6Complaints
1/100Trouble index
1Recalls

Few reports

Where 2019 sits among all Mazda6 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Other 2 complaints (33%)
Steering 1 complaints (17%)
Electrical 1 complaints (17%)
Driver assistance 1 complaints (17%)
Engine 1 complaints (17%)

Recalls (1)

ENGINE 19V497000 2019

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.

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.…

Technical service bulletins

418 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2019 Mazda Mazda6. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2019 Mazda6 TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2019peak 2 in 20192026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2019 Mazda Mazda6 reliable?

The 2019 Mazda Mazda6 drew 6 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2009).

What are the most common 2019 Mazda Mazda6 problems?

The top reported problems for the 2019 Mazda Mazda6 are other (2 complaints), steering (1), and electrical (1).

Does the 2019 Mazda Mazda6 have recalls?

1 recall campaign applies to the 2019 Mazda Mazda6. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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.