2013 Mazda MAZDA6: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 22 owner complaints on record; most reports concern exterior lighting.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I just baught a 2013 mazda6 the rear cradel and cross member was complety rusted away one mount was complety rusted off .the springs was almost ready to fall out the bottem of the spring purch .it looked like it was pulled out of the ocean where it had stayed for years .I tried to find a used replacement out of several we found from 10-13 and going thru national salvage parts we can not find one that was not rusty away all the mazda6 frams were so rusted they could not be used .why is this not on the recall list if all I could find are rusted out parts that is a safty hazzard to have on the road.”Owner report · Suspension · Dec 2023
“My 2013 mazda 6 have some brake related issues, I was able to hear the vaccum or air leakage noise while applying brakes. Car takes longer distance to stop or at times it keeps rolling at the time of hard braking. Took it to local mazda dealership and found out its the brake booster leaking and needs to be replaced which estimates around $600. I was trying to find answers online and looks like mazda had the same issues with other models too from 2011 models. I need to know if this is a safety concern and mazda should be extending their safety warranty ofr these known issues or defective parts.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2019
“The dashboard on the passenger side of my mazda 6 2013 is melting and is very sticky. Today as I was driving I started to notice a glare from where the sticky melting part is and it started obstructing my vision.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2019
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“Manufacturers recall number 1317f. NHTSA recall 18v-018 and manufacturers recall number 70131. NHTSA recall 13v42500. First one is air bag on passenger side and the other is mazda 6 door latch mounting screws.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2019
“I took my vehicle to dealer for a recall on the crossmember my vehicle is from new york it's a 2013 and my hole crossmember looks like the car is from the 90 their is rust everywhere and I lifted my vehicle today and saw a part on top of a part when they should of replaced the hole crossmember I know it's free but instead of putting one pice ontop of one pice why not replace the hole thing also they kept my car for 2 days just to put that pice when it's just 4 bolts”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2019
“While driving on us-40 heavy braking was applied, and a metal support bracket underneath the drivers seat cracked, and subsequently broke from its weld.”Owner report · Seats · Feb 2019
“Tl* the consumer owns a 2013 mazda mazda6. The consumer stated that the driver's side rear view mirror was frosted over. The consumer stated that it was very difficult to see approaching vehicle. The vehicle was taken to browns mazda located at 5625 central ave, toledo, oh 43615, (419)531-0151, to be inspected. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. *as”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Feb 2018
“Lifter link for seat height adjustment on driver seat broke off where it attaches to the adjuster rod. Seat rocks to the side during right hand turns”Owner report · Seats · Jul 2017
“Headlights have repeatedly been replaced 3-2014 latest 3-2017 a total of 12 times this started at 20,662 miles, also brakes 3-2014 latest 2-2017 total of 9 times this started at 18,896 miles”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mazda mazda6. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35mph, the vehicle started to make a noise and decelerated. The contact mentioned that the tranmission shifted gears independently and no lights illuminated onthe instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 10,200.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2014
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6, 2011-2012 CX-7, and 2011-2015 CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Mazda6, 2010-2012 CX-7, and 2010-2015 CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2010 Mazda6, CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 Mazda6, CX-7, and CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front cross member may corrode after exposure to road salt.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2818I. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-631.
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Is the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6 reliable?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6. The most complained-about area is exterior lighting.
Does the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6 have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.