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Mazda 6 by model year

We have EPA fuel economy for 7 model years of the Mazda 6 (2015–2021). The 2021 model is rated 26–29 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 7 different recall campaigns.

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026

Compare Mazda 6 years

Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.

Mazda 6 by model year
Model yearVersionsEPA combinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2021 6226–29 mpg0175/5
2020 6226–29 mpg025/5
2019 6326–29 mpg165/5
2018 6326–29 mpg2585/5
2017 6328–30 mpg1605/5
2016 6329–32 mpg1775/5
2015 6329–32 mpg3555/5

Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.

Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.

What the numbers mean

EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.

Latest Mazda 6 recalls

The most recent recall campaigns covering any Mazda 6 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.

  • 21V875000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Nov 12, 2021; model years 2018
  • 19V497000 — Engine, reported Jun 27, 2019; model years 2018, 2019
  • 17V546000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification, reported Aug 31, 2017; model years 2016
  • 17V393000 — Parking brake, reported Jun 22, 2017; model years 2015
  • 16V753000 — Exterior lighting: Turn signal, reported Oct 18, 2016; model years 2017
  • 14V675000 — Tires: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems, reported Oct 27, 2014; model years 2015
  • 14V173000 — Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator, reported Apr 3, 2014; model years 2015

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Other Mazda models

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Sources

  • FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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