KnownCarProblems2014 Mazda Mazda6 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Mazda Mazda6, most often about the electrical (34% of complaints, typically around 58,000 miles). It is 8th of 20 Mazda6 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2014 Mazda Mazda6 problems
Electrical
47 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
Ignition does not turn off when start/stop button is pressed--intermittent problem. The vehicle may not start or may not turn off when the start/stop button is pressed. It may not be possible to secure the vehicle if the ignition does not turn off. The problem began a few months ago, has become more and more frequent.…
When placing the car in park and pushing the off/on button an error message will appear saying the vehicle must be in park when it is and shows that on the dashboard and by looking at the gear shifter. The only way to fix it so you can turn off the electricity to the accessories and be able to lock your car is to…
Transmission
19 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Engine won't shut off sometimes when automatic transmission is in park. Push the engine off button the engine is off accessories and instrument panel lights are on as if trying to start the engine. Push the engine start button starts the engine. It'll keep cycling these two mode and can't turn off engine completely.…
The contact's son owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while her son was attempting to shift into park, the vehicle failed to recognize the gear selected, causing the battery to drain over time. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed…
Brakes
17 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles.
While driving on the highway with cruise control on, my car atomatically slammed on the brakes and slowed down rapidly. A short time later, the forward obstruction warning indicator came on and said an inspection was needed. Mazda dealership said "never heard of that" despite similar public comments on user forums.…
Parking brake fails to engage, allowing vehicle movement after engagement. Problem persists and is repeatable. Received recall notice 6 months ago, but fix is still not available.
Other or unspecified
17 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles.
My automatic 2014 Mazda 6 touring down-shifts the transmission when the "hangup" or "answer" button on the steering wheel is pressed while the car is in motion. This issue was recognized by me on saturday may 20, 2017. I was connected to bluetooth speaking with my wife while driving home from work traveling…
I have a 2014 Mazda6 itouring and when I park the car and try to shut it down my battery won't turn off. The car runs on accessory mode and will not turn off. If I put the car back in gear then it move a little and then shift to park with a "heavy" thud most times it will shut down. But how long can this go on before…
Engine
15 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda 6. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle was able to drive normally. The failure recurred twice and the engine warning indicator…
Vehicle push to start fails when shutting off car. The car's not reading that it is in park. Engine will shut off but all vehicle electronics will stay on and car can still be shifed out of gear. Dealership replaced gear selector switch which they said had a faulty spring.
Stability control
10 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles.
With no consistancey, the car would loose power. At times, I thought the car would loose full power, in the middle of my commute, I would be forced to pull over and shut the car off. Most times, the car would return to normal conditions. When I brought it in for repair, byers Mazda of columbus, told me it needed a…
Engine will stall out while driving vehicle loses all power check engine light comes on battery light comes on traction control light comes on. When engine stalls out and then I lose power steering and brake control and will have to pull over to the side to restart the vehicle. Engine will sputter on start up which…
Speed control
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
The adaptive cruise control (mrcc), smart city brake system (sbs), and distance recognition (drss) safety features failed for the first time during the mentioned date above (feb 18 2014, at 21000km. I reported to Mazda service center I khobar, ksa though phone calls, emails, and brought car for several times. I waited…
The contact owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle lunged forward and crashed into a pole as an unknown warning light illuminated. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
Steering
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2014 Mazda 6. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. All of the air bags deployed except for the steering wheel air bag. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The contact…
While turning corner steering unit locked and power steering failure and scbs failure lights. Almost hit a tree before I regained control of the steering wheel. Had car towed and dealer state no alarms where present and gave me back the car. While driving back home same failures happened. Back at the dealer and told…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Mazda Mazda6 recalls
Brakes: parking brake
Risk: If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217f.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 mazda6 and 2014-2016 mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Wheels and tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk: A vehicle that is driven with under inflated tires may experience a sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. The recall began on december 10, 2014. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 mazda6 vehicles manufactured october 25, 2012, to october 10, 2014. If the pressures of four of the tires on an affected vehicle gradually drop at the same time, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may not warn the driver of the drop in pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring system."
Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk: Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2014. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314d.
Full defect summary
Mazda north america operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 mazda3 vehicles manufactured june 12, 2013, through december 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 mazda6 vehicles manufactured may 20, 2013, through december 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5l engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the power control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: If the tank is overfilled, gas may flow into the charcoal canister (an evaporative emissions component) and possibly leak from the canister's external vent, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners and dealers will inspect and add an adapter to the shut off valve in the fuel tank and also inspect the charcoal canister for the presence of gasoline, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2014. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7414d.
Full defect summary
Mazda north america operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 mazda6 vehicles manufactured october 25, 2012, through may 9, 2013. In the affected vehicles, it is possible to fill the fuel tank beyond its rated capacity.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Mazda Mazda6
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mazda Mazda6?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (47 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); transmission (19 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles); brakes (17 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 22, 2017 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Mazda Mazda6?
- It is 8th of 20 Mazda6 model years by number of complaints, with 137 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.