2014 Mazda 6: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker 6 years.
137 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 6?The 2014 Mazda 6 has 137 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Mazda 6 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 6 years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the 6?
Across the 20 6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2020) to 386 (2009). With 137 complaints, the 2014 6 sits above the model's median of 111.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2014 6
parking brake
Campaign 17V393000Mazda 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.
electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Campaign 14V173000Mazda 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.
fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Campaign 14V170000Mazda 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.
tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Campaign 14V675000Mazda 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."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is broadly positive, with the Mazda 6 consistently praised for its reliability, longevity, and driving dynamics.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 6. See the full 6 owner picture and every model year.
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