Model year record

2016 Mazda MAZDA6

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 130 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V546000

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

Component: Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected: 51,943
Reported to NHTSA: 2017-08-31
Owners notified: 2017-10-26

Defect description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles. Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system (OCS) wiring.

Safety risk

If the wiring becomes damaged, there may be a loss of power steering assist and the deactivation of the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of a crash and the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will attach a protective pad on the seat frame. If the OCS harness is damaged, insulating tape will be applied to the harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1517H.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train	13	6,000 mi
Electrical system	12	54,900 mi
Service brakes	12	40,000 mi
Seats	11	36,900 mi
Unknown or other	11	9,800 mi
Engine	9	7,000 mi
Air bags	8	50,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	7	40,000 mi
Steering	6	54,900 mi
Suspension	6	15,000 mi
Structure: body	5	6,800 mi
Wheels	5	9,100 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	4	7,000 mi
Seat belts	3	22,441 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	30,000 mi
Exterior lighting	2	200 mi
Parking brake	2	70,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands: actuators/solenoids	2	125,166 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	2	113,500 mi
Visibility/wiper	2	9,300 mi
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification	1	22,441 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	110,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	1,200 mi
Tires: bead	1	—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	34,000 mi

The 2015 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2017 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.