Model year 2017 · Midsize Cars

2017 Mazda 6: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Mazda 6 at 28–30 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 60 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

28–30

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as MAZDA6.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mazda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Mazda 6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Mazda 6, newest first.

Exterior lighting: Turn signal

NHTSA 16V753000 Reported Oct 18, 2016

Filed by: Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 0316J)
Units affected: 180 (estimate)
Problem: 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 signals may not automatically cancel by the rotation of the steering wheel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A vehicle continuously driven with the turn signal flashing may result in confusion to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 number for this recall is 0316J.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Mazda 6 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Mazda 6 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
6	2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	24/34/28 mpg	$2,400	315
6	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	26/35/29 mpg	$2,300	304
6	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	27/35/30 mpg	$2,250	299

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Mazda 6 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Mazda 6 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.3%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Mazda 6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mazda 6, most recently on Jul 28, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Mazda 6 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Unknown or other	23
Electrical system	19
Engine	4
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	4
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	3
Power train	3
Service brakes	3
Seats	2
Structure: Body	2
Air bags	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mazda 6 model years

Mazda 6 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2021 6	26–29 mpg	0	17	5/5
2020 6	26–29 mpg	0	2	5/5
2019 6	26–29 mpg	1	6	5/5
2018 6	26–29 mpg	2	58	5/5
2016 6	29–32 mpg	1	77	5/5
2015 6	29–32 mpg	3	55	5/5

All Mazda 6 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Mazda models

2017 Mazda 2 2017 Mazda 3 2017 Mazda CX-3 2017 Mazda CX-5 2017 Mazda CX-9 2017 Mazda MX-5

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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