Model year 2020 · Midsize Cars

2020 Mazda 6: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Mazda 6 at 26–29 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

26–29

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.

2020 Mazda 6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2020 Mazda 6, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2020 Mazda 6 in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.

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

2020 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.

2020 Mazda 6 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
62.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular26/35/29 mpg$2,300302
62.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular23/31/26 mpg$2,600335

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.

2020 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.

2020 Mazda 6 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars10.3%Standard

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.

2020 Mazda 6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Mazda 6, most recently on Feb 20, 2023. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Mazda 6 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine1
Service brakes1
Structure: Body1

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
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2021 626–29 mpg0175/5
2019 626–29 mpg165/5
2018 626–29 mpg2585/5
2017 628–30 mpg1605/5
2016 629–32 mpg1775/5
2015 629–32 mpg3555/5

All Mazda 6 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2020 Mazda models

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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