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2014 Mazda Mazda6 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 196 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.6 times the median Mazda6 year — the 2014 model ranks #5 of 20 Mazda6 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 11 injuries in total across these filings.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 57 reports (29% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

196

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

23

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

11

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2014 compare to other Mazda6 years?

Mazda6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted527 complaints2002: 40 complaints2003: 245 complaints2004: 196 complaints2005: 180 complaints2006: 207 complaints2007: 184 complaints2008: 121 complaints2009: 527 complaints2010: 318 complaints2011: 186 complaints2012: 128 complaints2013: 34 complaints2014: 196 complaints2015: 78 complaints2016: 111 complaints2017: 76 complaints2018: 74 complaints2019: 6 complaints2020: 3 complaints2021: 19 complaints
Mazda6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Mazda Mazda6 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System5729%
Brakes2010%
Other2010%
Transmission1910%
Engine158%
Tires & Wheels105%
Steering95%
Speed Control95%
Visibility & Wipers84%
Body & Structure74%
Fuel System53%
Suspension53%
Airbags42%
Lighting32%
Driver Assistance32%
Seats21%

Does the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V393000BrakesJune 22, 2017 · 227,814 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.

14V675000Tires & WheelsOctober 27, 2014 · 99,711 units

Defect

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 pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may not warn the driver of the drop in pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

Consequence

A vehicle that is driven with under inflated tires may experience a sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

14V170000Fuel SystemApril 3, 2014 · 19,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the tank is overfilled, gas may flow into the charcoal canister (an evaporative emissions component) and possibly leak from the canister's external vent, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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 necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7414D.

14V173000Electrical SystemApril 3, 2014 · 5,700 units

Defect

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 with a 2.5L engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.

Consequence

Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 this recall is 7314D.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“AFTER DRIVING MY LINCOLN MKZ, WHERE PRESSING THE IGNITION STOP BUTTON AUTOMATICALLY PUTS THE CAR IN PARK, I DROVE MY FRIEND'S 2014 MAZDA6. I PRESSED THE IGNITION STOP BUTTON BUT EXITED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PUTTING IT IN PARK. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY WARNING THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN TURNED OFF AND EXITED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 6, 2014 · crash

“BUENOS DIAS EN EL ANO 2017 MANEJABA EN LINEA RECTA APROXIMADAMENTE 40 M/H LOGRE VER UN VENADO Y APLIQUE LOS FRENOS PAUSADAMENTE EL CARRO SE DEZPLAZO HACIA LA IZQUIERDA SIN RAZON ALGUNA SALIENDO FUERA DE LA CARRETERA E IMPACTANDO CON EL ORILLO DE LA CARRETERA CAUSANDO DESPRENDIMIENTO DEL CAUCHO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 7, 2018 · crash

“THIS VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN TRAVELING AT VERY SLOW SPEED OR IDLING. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE WHILE YOU ARE IDLING AND OR HAVE FOOT ON BRAKE. I WAS DRIVER ON ONE OCCASION WHILE I WAS AT A FAST FOOD DRIVE IN IDLING IN GEAR AND THE CAR SUDDENLY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 14, 2014 · crash

“AFTER DRIVING MY LINCOLN MKZ, WHERE PRESSING THE IGNITION STOP BUTTON AUTOMATICALLY PUTS THE CAR IN PARK, I DROVE MY FRIEND'S 2014 MAZDA6. I PRESSED THE IGNITION STOP BUTTON BUT EXITED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PUTTING IT IN PARK. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY WARNING THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN TURNED OFF AND EXITED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 6, 2014 · crash

“DRIVING THROUGH RAIN IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND THE CAR STALLED AND WILL NOT RESTART. ENGINE SEIZE PER DEALER. WE UNDERSTAND OTHER MAZDA'S HAVE BEEN RECALLED DUE TO THIS ISSUE. WE REQUESTED THE CAR TO BE CHECKED FOR A POSSIBLE RECALL WITHOUT SUCCESS BECAUSE OUR VIN DOES NOT FALL IN THE RECALL. WE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 8, 2015

2014 Mazda Mazda6 — common questions

Is the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 196 complaints put the 2014 model at #5 of 20 Mazda6 years. It is one of the Mazda6 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2014 Mazda6 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (57 complaints), other (20 complaints), brakes (20 complaints).

Does the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2014 Mazda Mazda6. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mazda Mazda6 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Mazda6 years to avoid are 2009, 2010, 2003, 2006, 2014, 2004, 2007, 2005, 2008. The cleanest record among Mazda6 years belongs to 2020.

How safe is the 2014 Mazda Mazda6?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.